John Gordon Ross

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

WIRED » YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate Questions

Thursday 30 June 23:57:01 UTC 2016

YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate QuestionsLast weekend at VidCon, we asked a bunch of YouTube stars what it was like to be famous. Here's what they had to say. The post YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate Questions appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Go-kart rider in high(ish) speed chase in California

Thursday 30 June 23:31:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133220%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-30_at_15.35.37Feed-tw Feed-fb As escape vehicles go, you can't get much worse than a go-kart. Nevertheless, one intrepid rider was caught on camera cruising down Interstate 880 in Oakland on Sunday, pedal to the 50cc metal. SEE ALSO: Real-life Mario Kart races down Tokyo streets He was rolling with company, having attracted the attention of an SUV with flashing lights on the busy … [Link]

Mashable » Vic Mensa speaks on Justin Timberlake's BET Awards comments

Thursday 30 June 23:25:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133152%2f47641f6091514a418a7d26e902b343feFeed-tw Feed-fb Rapper Vic Mensa swung by The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Wednesday night to discuss Justin Timberlake and the controversial comments he made during the 2016 BET Awards that sent Twitter aflame. SEE ALSO: Twitter checks Justin Timberlake's privilege after his controversial BET Awards comments The roundtable, with Wilmore and show contributors Rory Albanese and Robin Thede, focused on cultural … [Link]

Slashdot » CBS/Paramount Sets Phasers To Kill On Star Trek Fan-Fiction With New Guidelines

Thursday 30 June 23:20:00 UTC 2016

Audiofan writes from a forum post on Audioholics: The Star Trek fan-fiction controversy that resulted in legal battles between CBS/Paramount and Axanar Productions concluded last week. However, CBS/Paramount have finally put forth its long-awaited guidelines intended to clarify acceptable fan-fiction so that it won't get the creative Star Trek fan sued for copyright infringement. But in doing so, it may … [Link]

Mashable » This is what Jupiter sounds like

Thursday 30 June 23:16:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133192%2fpia20705_hiresFeed-tw Feed-fb Jupiter's part of space is terrifying.  The largest planet in our solar system rotates so quickly that it actually flings charged particles, rock, ice and dust away from it at extreme speeds. Plus, the radiation surrounding the planet will fry any sensitive instrumentation near it in a matter of months. Into this forbidding environment travels NASA's intrepid Juno spacecraft, which … [Link]

Mashable » Fujifilm's latest pocket printer is one of the best ways to print your phone pics

Thursday 30 June 23:05:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132961%2finstax-2Feed-tw Feed-fb I'm an instant film fanatic. I've tried just about every instant camera that prints on instant film, instant cameras that print digital sticker prints and pocket printers that print digital photos from recent years. But I still had no idea Fujifilm sold a pocket printer that prints your smartphone photos on mini instant film. Yep, that's on real instant film, … [Link]

Mashable » 800 corgis gathered on a beach for Corgi Con and is anyone else having trouble breathing?

Thursday 30 June 22:48:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133171%2faa6f9ca32755408fa277c5cfd55fc4dcFeed-tw Feed-fb Ruff day? Corgi Con is here to make everything better. On Saturday, over 800 adorable corgis met up at Ocean Beach, Northern Corgifornia, for a fun day of Corgi-tivities. SEE ALSO: Adorable corgi stars in '100 years of beauty' parody The a-corgi-ble event featured a costume contest, corgi races, a group photo and a raffle. Corgi Con, a bi-annual event … [Link]

Mashable » 27 fictional places we want to visit in virtual reality, please

Thursday 30 June 22:42:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133182%2fap_950584608384Feed-tw Feed-fb Thanks to the wonders of VR, we now have the power to (virtually) hang out in Jerry Seinfeld's apartment circa 1992 or take an elevator ride up the Wall in Westeros circa … whenever Game of Thrones happens.  SEE ALSO: We've tried out the new deadmau5 VR Cardboard app But we want moreHere's our wish list of fictional places we'd … [Link]

Slashdot » US Regulators Investigating Tesla Over Use of 'Autopilot' Mode Linked To Fatal Crash

Thursday 30 June 22:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 25,000 Tesla Motors Model S cars after a fatal crash involving a vehicle using the "Autopilot" mode. The agency said the crash came in a 2015 Model S operating with automated driving systems engaged, and … [Link]

WIRED » Nougat Was Pretty Much Android N’s Only Option. That or Nun’s Farts

Thursday 30 June 22:24:47 UTC 2016

Nougat Was Pretty Much Android N’s Only Option. That or Nun’s FartsThink Android Nougat is a silly name? You are wrong. The post Nougat Was Pretty Much Android N’s Only Option. That or Nun’s Farts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Tesla’s Autopilot Has Had Its First Deadly Crash

Thursday 30 June 22:04:23 UTC 2016

Tesla’s Autopilot Has Had Its First Deadly CrashTesla’s Autopilot has been involved in its first deadly crash, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating. The post Tesla's Autopilot Has Had Its First Deadly Crash appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Women Interviewing For Tech Jobs Actually Did Worse When Their Voices Were Masked As Men's

Thursday 30 June 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Kristen V. Brown, reporting for Fusion:It is well-trod territory at this point that biases against women's technological abilities hold women in technology back. Study after study has shown bias persists at every point of the employment process. So the start-up interviewing.io decided to try and do something about it. It masked women's voices to sound like men's and vice versa … [Link]

WIRED » Serial’s Adnan Syed Is Getting a New Trial

Thursday 30 June 21:50:23 UTC 2016

Serial’s Adnan Syed Is Getting a New TrialJustin Brown, Adnan Syed's lawyer, tweeted this afternoon that his client had "won a new trial." The post Serial's Adnan Syed Is Getting a New Trial appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Apple rejects Spotify's app update, Spotify calls approval process a 'weapon'

Thursday 30 June 21:47:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133101%2fapple.logoFeed-tw Feed-fb Apple has rejected an update to Spotify's iOS iPhone app, and Spotify is crying foul.  In a letter sent to Apple's top lawyer on June 26 and obtained by Recode, Spotify general counsel Horacio Gutierrez said that Apple cited "business model rules" for turning down an update to its iOS app. But according to the site, Gutierrez considers the move … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple Granted Patent For Phone Camera Disabling Device

Thursday 30 June 21:24:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets iSpy now iDon't Apple patent disables phones. [Link]

Slashdot » Netherlands Gets First Nationwide 'Internet of Things'

Thursday 30 June 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to implement a nationwide long-range (LoRa) network for the Internet of Things, says Dutch telecoms group KPN on Thursday. "As from today the KPN LoRa network is available throughout The Netherlands," KPN said in a statement. Phys.Org reports: "The rollout of a low data rate (LoRa) … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla driver killed when Autopilot fails to avoid collision, sparking investigation

Thursday 30 June 21:13:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133073%2f88c9eb01f56b46acac099e6df2fff474Feed-tw Feed-fb The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into the Tesla Model S on Thursday after it was reported a Tesla driver died while the semi-autonomous Autopilot system was engaged on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Tesla signs $9 billion agreement to build factory in China, report says According to a Tesla blog post, "The vehicle was on a … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA’s Juno Mission Has The Dopest Soundtrack In the Universe

Thursday 30 June 21:06:13 UTC 2016

Entertainment Weezer and Trent Renzor add tracks for an interplanetary road trip The Juno mission has a soundtrack, thanks to some geeky talents in the industry. [Link]

Popular Science » Watch This Material Assemble And Disassemble Itself

Thursday 30 June 21:04:18 UTC 2016

Technology This is the first time so many "smart" abilities have combined into one material Researchers at Washington State University have created materials that react to temperature and ultraviolet light. [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook just became Nike's 'lead independent director'

Thursday 30 June 20:59:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133033%2fcookFeed-tw Feed-fb Apple CEO Tim Cook just added a leadership position at another of the world's biggest companies to his resume. Nike announced Thursday that Cook will serve as "lead independent director" of the company's board as part of a minor seat switch-up. Cook has been a member of the sneaker giant's board of directors for more than a decade. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » How Frigatebirds Stay In The Air For Months At A Time

Thursday 30 June 20:55:00 UTC 2016

Animals They don't like getting wet Endurance, they name is the great frigatebird. [Link]

Mashable » 'Serial' podcast's Adnan Syed to get new trial after 16 years in prison

Thursday 30 June 20:50:47 UTC 2016

2016%2f07%2f01%2f2c%2fadnan.b2ff2Feed-tw Feed-fbAdnan Syed, who was made famous by the podcast Serial, which reexamined his murder case, has been granted a new trial by a Baltimore judge, the Baltimore Sun reports. Syed has been in prison for the past 16 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, for which he received a life sentence plus 30 years. See also: 'Serial' … [Link]

Popular Science » You Can Help Cure Zika At Home

Thursday 30 June 20:50:05 UTC 2016

Health Drawing on the computing power of the public to crunch numbers faster By connecting personal computers around the globe, the World Community Grid hopes to form a network dedicated to number-crunching Zika research. [Link]

Popular Science » Tiny Rocket Could One Day Deliver Meds Or Hunt For Cancer In Your Body

Thursday 30 June 20:49:56 UTC 2016

Health Ready for bubble-propelled blastoff Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a 3D printed micro rocket made of silk and propelled by enzymes. The tiny rockets could one day deliver… [Link]

Popular Science » First Known Tesla Autopilot Death Spurs Federal Investigation

Thursday 30 June 20:46:36 UTC 2016

Cars The first such incident involving a commercial semi-autonomous car First Known Tesla Autopilot Death Spurs Federal Investigation… [Link]

Mashable » Actress Brynne Huffman is body shamed for wearing shorts a.k.a. living her life

Thursday 30 June 20:45:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132960%2f7e336c1dfa3c4f008a070512743cb284Feed-tw Feed-fb "Women. Do not tear each other down. Celebrate each other. Every day." Actress Brynne Huffman posted a story on Facebook about being body shamed that was then shared by the popular Facebook page Love What Matters and liked over 400,000 times. SEE ALSO: Body shaming ads to be banned across all public transport in London When Huffman smiled at a … [Link]

Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe is not ruling out a return to 'Harry Potter'

Thursday 30 June 20:41:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13282%2fharry_potterFeed-tw Feed-fb Harry Potter fans rejoice. It is actually in the realm of possibility that Daniel Radcliffe could play The Boy Who Lived once more. Though Radcliffe says it'd have to be under "extraordinary" circumstances, that small chance still exists.  Read more: http://on.mash.to/29euHh~ Read more… More about Hogwarts Express, Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe, Entertainment, and Film [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's Your Preferred Media Streaming Device?

Thursday 30 June 20:40:00 UTC 2016

New submitter bkr1_2k writes: Way back when, I had a PC dedicated as a media server using MythTV. That died and I didn't bother building a new one. Consumer electronics caught up and I recently bought an Apple TV (3rd Generation) to use for streaming my media library. I am, unsurprisingly, finding flaws with it. I'm looking for alternative devices … [Link]

Mashable » The remote controlled Segway miniPRO that will not catch fire

Thursday 30 June 20:36:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13246%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f133004_2fninebotsegwayminiprofbthumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Fifteen years after the self-balancing Segway was introduced, Ninebot has introduced the Segway miniPRO, or "miniPRO" for shortMashable's Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff took the miniPRO for a ride around New York.   More details: http://on.mash.to/296~ Read more… More about Hoverboard, Minipro, Segway, Tech, and Gadgets [Link]

Mashable » Inside 'Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience'

Thursday 30 June 20:33:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132934%2fstar_trek-4Feed-tw Feed-fb I’m not smart enough to reprogram the Kobayashi Maru test so I can beat it, but then that was never the point (unless you’re James T. Kirk). Instead, like nearly a dozen other activities in the new Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience opening on July 9 at the Intrepid Air and Space Museum in Manhattan, it's designed to assess … [Link]

Popular Science » The Woman Who Helps Prisoners Use Facebook

Thursday 30 June 20:31:44 UTC 2016

Technology Helping inmates connect A Business Insider story looked at one woman who has made a job of running Facebook pages for incarcerated individuals, sharing things from the prohibited social network… [Link]

Mashable » Is Toyota planning flying cars? They just patented an 'aero car' fuselage

Thursday 30 June 20:29:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132648%2ftoyota_aeroFeed-tw Feed-fb Will the next Toyota Sienna be a flying minivan? Probably not. Still, it seems Toyota is thinking about cars that can take to the sky. A patent filed by Toyota in December, 2014 but published on June 23, 2016 reveals drawings for a shape-morphing fuselage for an aero car. SEE ALSO: This 1952 Buick land-speed record holder can be yours … [Link]

Popular Science » Female Bonobos' Phony Sex Displays Let Them Pick Mates At Leisure

Thursday 30 June 20:24:09 UTC 2016

Animals Gaining an evolutionary advantage Bonobos are way ahead of humans when it comes to “girl power.”… [Link]

Mashable » We all need to work together to democratically water this plant named Jeff

Thursday 30 June 20:22:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132931%2fjeff-plantFeed-tw Feed-fb Finally, your dream of watering someone else's plant for them can be realized! Redditor tylerjaywood rigged together a water pump that turns on or off depending on the majority vote of Reddit. In accordance with popular vote, a Zebra plant (named Jeff) is either watered or not watered every night. This is 2016. This is exciting. SEE ALSO: 5 house plants … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter' star Tom Felton joins 'The Flash'

Thursday 30 June 20:17:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f133025%2fgettyimages-519446418Feed-tw Feed-fb Tom Felton will be making magic on the CW this fall. The Harry Potter star has joined the cast of the upcoming third season of The Flash, a rep confirmed to Mashable. The news was first reported by TVLine. The site notes that Felton is expected to make his Flash debut early in Season 3, which premieres Oct. 4. SEE ALSO: A … [Link]

WIRED » Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security Gaps

Thursday 30 June 20:03:57 UTC 2016

Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security GapsVulnerabilities revealed this week show how security software can not only fail to protect us, but also create new attack holes in systems. The post Symantec's Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry's Security Gaps appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian’s Game [Deep Sigh]

Thursday 30 June 20:00:16 UTC 2016

People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian’s Game [Deep Sigh]That’s like 16 billion minutes of gameplay, you guys. The post People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian's Game [Deep Sigh] appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Dell Stops Selling Android Tablets

Thursday 30 June 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Dell is discontinuing its Venue line of Android tablets. Furthermore, the company says it will also stop issuing software updates to its existing Android tablets. The move comes as Dell wants to shift its focus on Windows 2-in-1 devices. As for the other reason, the American company adds that Android market is "oversaturated" and is experiencing "declining demand from consumers." … [Link]

Mashable » The FDA wants you to stop eating raw cookie dough

Thursday 30 June 19:57:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132869%2fcookie-doughFeed-tw Feed-fb Devastating news: The Food and Drug Administration needs you to stop eating raw cookie dough.  This terrible turn of events comes following the Center for Disease Control and the FDA's investigation of an outbreak of infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing E.coli found in certain brands of flour. The CDC announced the investigation on June 1 after General Mills recalled multiple varieties of … [Link]

Popular Science » Military Playing With Elaborate Sandbox To Explore Future Battlefields

Thursday 30 June 19:51:00 UTC 2016

Military Anticipating where levees will break Fancy sandbox. [Link]

Mashable » Chicago gun store raffles a semi-automatic weapon for Orlando attack victims

Thursday 30 June 19:46:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132835%2fnightclub_shooting_ri_chesFeed-tw Feed-fb A suburban gun store in Chicago is holding a special raffle to benefit victims of the Orlando night club shooting that left 49 people dead and 53 injured. The prize? An AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, similar to the one gunman Omar Mateen used during the June 12 mass shooting. Tickets are $5 apiece, and the winner will be announced July 31, … [Link]

WIRED » A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library

Thursday 30 June 19:45:48 UTC 2016

A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s LibraryPlans for the library don't exist—at least, not yet. But you can already see the outline of how Obama will shape his legacy. The post A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » This is why Daniel Radcliffe only uses Google+

Thursday 30 June 19:42:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13279%2fde0e73c072fb4b07bf6e4da7796de38eFeed-tw Feed-fb Some celebrities like Twitter, some like Facebook and some don't use any social media at all.  But, for Daniel Radcliffe, there's only one social network worth using — and that's Google+. "It's something that I can do that just doesn't, like, have comments and stuff on it," he tells Mashable.  SEE ALSO: Daniel Radcliffe would return to 'Harry Potter’… under … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande's friends made her a 'Harry Potter'-themed birthday music video

Thursday 30 June 19:38:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132885%2f23da760d7eb4450fa13ecd8dbf01b455Feed-tw Feed-fb "It's your birthday, it's your month, let's get Harry Potter drunk." Harry Potter nerd Ariana Grande celebrated her 23rd birthday on June 26 with help from her awesome friends. They made her a Potter-inspired music video for the occasion. SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande picks Solo cups over champagne glasses for her 'Into You' video Grande shared the video to Instagram … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen is responsible for the Great Blender War of 2016

Thursday 30 June 19:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132874%2f9987531c09b944cbae01ba1b3fc484c1Feed-tw Feed-fb World War III is looking a lot different than many may have imagined.  On Tuesday, Chrissy Teigen sparked a battle between blender companies that evolved into a full-on Twitter war between Vitamix, NutriBullet and Blendtec. Things got really mixed up. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen shares video of daughter dancing to a John Legend song It all started when Twitter user … [Link]

Mashable » Scarlett Johansson is the highest-grossing actress ever

Thursday 30 June 19:27:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132821%2fscarlett1Feed-tw Feed-fb Black Widow is making bank.  Scarlett Johansson ranks as the highest-grossing actress according to Box Office Mojo, which notes her films have brought in over $3.3 billion.  She's the first woman to break into the top 10 list of highest-grossing stars. Harrison Ford ($4.8 billion), Samuel L. Jackson ($4.6 billion) and Morgan Freeman ($4.4 billion) nabbed the top three spots.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Elizabeth Warren Says Apple, Amazon and Google Are Trying To 'Lock Out' Competition

Thursday 30 June 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Elizabeth Warren, an American academic and member of the Democratic Party, believes that Google, Apple, and Amazon are trying to use their size to "snuff out competition." In a speech about the perils of "consolidation and concentration" throughout the economy, the Massachusetts senator singled out the three of tech's biggest players. From a report:Warren had different beefs with Google, Apple … [Link]

Mashable » Dad probably could've used some help dressing his baby for daycare

Thursday 30 June 19:17:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13266%2f6ac622ea08e041ee9a6f7e1e0ab0c47aFeed-tw Feed-fb This dad's fashion sense is nothing if not innovative. Brooke Hawley-Basso, a mother living in Terre Haute, Indiana, was headed to a job interview one morning, so she left her husband Jeremy in charge of dressing their seven-month-old daughter Olivia. Little did she know Olivia would soon become an avant-garde fashion icon. SEE ALSO: Little girl impersonating animals will fill … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey's internet censorship after the Istanbul attack is nothing new

Thursday 30 June 19:16:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131300%2fturkflgFeed-tw Feed-fb Turkey's practice of censoring the Internet and the social media channels it facilitates is an ongoing issue in the country, one that came to a head once again on Tuesday in the wake of the terrorist bombing attack on Istanbul's Ataturk Airport SEE ALSO: At least 41 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport The latest reports put the number … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Symon says Donald Trump won't be allowed in his restaurants during GOP convention

Thursday 30 June 19:15:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132870%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-30_at_11.50.38_am__2_Feed-tw Feed-fb Famed James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Symon said during a radio interview on Thursday that presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump won't be welcome in his Cleveland restaurants during next month's GOP convention.  SEE ALSO: One year later: A look at the headlines at the start of Donald Trump's campaign Symon called in to a show on Cleveland sports talk … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Roller-coasting birds soar for months and may snooze while aloft

Thursday 30 June 19:08:07 UTC 2016

With help from mid-ocean air currents, frigatebirds can stay airborne for up to 63 days – and it seems they’re able to snooze while soaring [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene editing could destroy herpes viruses living inside you

Thursday 30 June 19:08:06 UTC 2016

The CRISPR technique is a new weapon against dormant herpes viruses in the body, which cause cold sores and can be implicated in blindness and cancer [Link]

Mashable » Do-not-do lists are the to-do lists of the future

Thursday 30 June 19:04:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132657%2f9ac12c2b422e4aabade23a8bdc1a67c2Feed-tw Feed-fb Be honest: How many items on your to-do list are there simply because they’ve always been there? Like checking your email every 30 minutes, or having the weekly check-in meeting with the marketing team, or reading every article in an industry publication. On the other side, consider what activities you wish you had more time for, like reading books, going … [Link]

Mashable » NASA releases slick 360-degree trailer for its Juno mission to Jupiter

Thursday 30 June 18:56:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13274%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb NASA's Juno spacecraft will enter into orbit with the massive planet Jupiter on July 4, in a mission that scientists hope will shed light on the early origins of our home planet.  To raise awareness of the event — which Mashable will be covering from mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory — NASA released a slick, 360-degree video trailer … [Link]

Mashable » 1860s 'spirit photos' were spooky and controversial

Thursday 30 June 18:56:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12948%2fghostphotosthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbImage: William Mumler/J. Paul Getty Museum/Courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content ProgramSpirit photography, a method that supposedly captured images of ghosts on film, emerged from a small Boston portrait studio in 1861 and immediately captured the attention of a national audience. William H. Mumler invented the genre and was its most prominent early proponent.Mumler was neither a photographer nor a medium. … [Link]

Mashable » Bon Jovi's 'You Give Love A Bad Name' gets a vintage blues remake

Thursday 30 June 18:41:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13255%2fpmjFeed-tw Feed-fb The No. 1 track on Barney Stinson's "Get Psyched" mix on How I Met Your Mother is getting a passion-filled, vintage blues remake. Holland's Jennie Lena made her international Postmodern Jukebox debut, covering Bon Jovi's hit song, "You Give Love A Bad Name." It's so good, a podium gets kicked down. Alligator spotted scaling a barbed wire fence at Florida golf course … [Link]

Slashdot » BMW, Intel, Mobileye Partner On Self-Driving Cars, 'Turning Point For Automotive Industry': Reports

Thursday 30 June 18:40:00 UTC 2016

BMW, Intel, and Mobileye NV are working to develop autonomous-car technology, reports Bloomberg, citing multiple sources. Senior executives from each company will hold an event on Friday to discuss the driverless-vehicle initiative, the report adds. From the article:Jerusalem-based Mobileye has been an early leader in providing cameras, software and other components that allow vehicles to see the world around them. … [Link]

Mashable » Drive one of these 7 Hondas or Acuras? Stop now. Seriously, stop.

Thursday 30 June 18:36:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132801%2f7343551e5e774e5a8017cc37bbc200c6Feed-tw Feed-fb The Takata airbag recall just became deadly serious. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new laboratory testing results Thursday morning that show the Takata airbags in seven Honda and Acura brand vehicles have a 50% chance of rupture. (This stands in contrast to faulty Takata airbags in other models, which have a 1% chance of rupture.) When the … [Link]

Mashable » In Broadway first, 'She Loves Me' to stream a live performance

Thursday 30 June 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132776%2fshe-loves-me.w1200.h630Feed-tw Feed-fb Tonight, theater fans won't have to be in New York City to catch a live Broadway musical. On-demand streaming site BroadwayHD will live stream (a Broadway first) Thursday evening's performance of She Loves Me. BroadwayHD launched last October as a streaming service for old Broadway shows, where users pay a $14.99 monthly fee to watch productions such as Gypsy or Billy Elliott. … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Purge: Election Year' confronts ugly realities with B-movie thrills

Thursday 30 June 18:25:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132671%2fpurge-election-year-headerFeed-tw Feed-fb The Purge: Election Year is scarier than it has any right to be. It's not the assemblage of creepy murder masks, a notably muted presence in this third outing for the series. It's also not the wanton violence at the center of Purge Night, a 12-hour window during which America's emergency services shut down and all crimes — up to … [Link]

Mashable » Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military

Thursday 30 June 18:20:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132772%2fgettyimages-469136636Feed-tw Feed-fb The Pentagon has announced that it will let transgender individuals serve openly in the U.S. military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces. SEE ALSO: Doctors: There's no reason to exclude transgender people from military Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the change Thursday, saying it was the right thing to do. He said at a … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders doppelgänger forced to wear 'I'm not Bernie' shirt

Thursday 30 June 18:11:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132736%2f57a724aebd524b0790799f031649c4d9Feed-tw Feed-fb Having a famous doppelgänger can have its perks. But it can also be incredibly annoying. Maybe that's why a Bernie Sanders lookalike was spotted at an unknown FedEx location wearing a white shirt with blue and red lettering (very patriotic) that read, "I am not Bernie." Although the man's face isn't fully visible, the resemblance to the Vermont Senator is … [Link]

Popular Science » Something To Celebrate: The Ozone Hole Is Really Healing

Thursday 30 June 18:00:47 UTC 2016

Environment Only volcanoes are being difficult about the 'hole' thing It might take almost 30 years, but environmental policies do work. [Link]

Slashdot » Google Is Adding a VR Shell To Chrome To Let You Browse the Entire Web In VR

Thursday 30 June 18:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: While it's possible to create and view specially built virtual reality 'WebVR' websites through today's browsers, traversing the web in VR means taking your VR headset on and off as you come across VR websites and non-VR websites. Google is working to fix this by adding a 'VR Shell' to the Chrome browser that will render … [Link]

Mashable » Good news: The ozone layer is finally healing

Thursday 30 June 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132586%2fozonethumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Nearly 30 years after the landmark Montreal Protocol went into effect to protect our planet's stratospheric ozone layer, there is finally evidence that the protective blanket that shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation is healing.  In other words, stratospheric ozone is coming back, baby… but slowly.  SEE ALSO: It's the end of the fossil fuel era as we … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft update will finally let you change your location after you request a ride

Thursday 30 June 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132344%2fc8d8361f89874cc7ab75c85331ef5546Feed-tw Feed-fb Lyft is updating its app with a feature that will make pickups a lot easier. The ridesharing app will now allow riders to move their pickup pins after a ride has been requested. Previously, pins were locked in place following a ride request. SEE ALSO: Amazon's Alexa now lets you order a ride from Lyft The update, rolling out to … [Link]

Mashable » Dog interrupts human's yoga with a downward dog of his own

Thursday 30 June 17:58:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132668%2f0f2d9844939d47c085970076bc11c2b1Feed-tw Feed-fb That's one literal downward facing dog. A woman with a menagerie of adorable dogs was filming a yoga tutorial when one of her pups got a little too involved. SEE ALSO: Socially awkward dog is just chillin' at this doggy pool party The yogi's prerecorded voiceover is quickly overshadowed by her laughter as the adorable dog jumps on her and … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note 7 leak suggests it will have a curved screen and eye scanner

Thursday 30 June 17:55:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132182%2fdb266cf0b1f94dc684cf458daffd8379Feed-tw Feed-fb How do you raise the bar on the Galaxy Note 5, a phone that's already considered to be one of the best there is? For years, Samsung's solution was to throw gimmick after gimmick into a new device and pray something would stick. These days, Samsung's more pragmatic with adding features, as evidenced by the excellent Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. … [Link]

Mashable » Be a human beach burrito with this stunning tortilla towel

Thursday 30 June 17:55:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13259%2ftortilla_towelFeed-tw Feed-fb Admit it: being a burrito sounds pretty great. Imagine all the cozy naps you could take. Thanks to this tortilla towel, created by Mary Dauterman, Sarah Lloyd and I-Ping Chiang of &friends, that dream can become a reality. Take it to the beach, or out to your lawn, or just stay inside your house. Roll yourself inside its absorbent folds. … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch The First Video Of A Shark Napping

Thursday 30 June 17:48:55 UTC 2016

Animals Sort of a cat nap. But with a shark. You often hear that sharks don't sleep. It's a legend based on facts, and it has the added benefit of making the world's favorite summertime horror villain into a… [Link]

The Joy of Tech » New Nitrozac painting… Bitcoin with magic numbers!

Thursday 30 June 17:44:44 UTC 2016

Nitrozac has a new painting up for auction, and this one is really cool. It's "Bitcoin", and it features magic gold numbers that appear when you view it at certain angles. Be sure to check out the video of the effect… Auction is here! [Link]

Mashable » 5-foot Alligator that scared a Connecticut town turns out to be a stuffed toy

Thursday 30 June 17:43:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132377%2fstuffed_gatorFeed-tw Feed-fb Never assume a sleeping alligator is just a stuffed toyThis time it was, but never assume. Folks in Suffield, Connecticut, briefly thought they had a serious gator problem by the Connecticut river. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in a notably brief investigation, found out that it wasn't responsive to sound, touch or much of anything. It was a … [Link]

Mashable » Here is a young Barack Obama protesting homework in school

Thursday 30 June 17:32:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132625%2f694bb1de3c3741d88076dfe09da7d61eFeed-tw Feed-fb There's a future policy maker at work here. Redditor brokenwhale shared a photo from their father's yearbook that apparently shows a young Barack Obama (or Barry Obama, as he was called as a child) protesting homework. SEE ALSO: Obama inspires young slackers everywhere in interview with Derek Jeter Clearly, even as a child, Obama was fighting for rights of the … [Link]

Mashable » 9-year-old born without a hand gets ‘Frozen’-themed prosthetic

Thursday 30 June 17:28:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132603%2ffrozenFeed-tw Feed-fb Thanks to a 3D printer and students at Siena College in upstate New York, 9-year-old Karissa Mitchell has one of the coolest prosthetics around. Mitchell was born without her right hand and most of her wrist, but recently received a very special prosthetic arm modeled after her favorite movie: Frozen. SEE ALSO: Man's prosthetic arm doubles as a tattoo machine According to the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » When is an animal a person? Neuroscience tries to set the rules

Thursday 30 June 17:27:40 UTC 2016

Do chimps deserve legal rights? It’s a question that advances in neuroscience mean we can no longer ignore [Link]

Slashdot » Spotify Says Apple Won't Approve New Version Of Its App Because It Doesn't Want Competition For Apple Music

Thursday 30 June 17:20:00 UTC 2016

According to a report on Recode, Apple has rejected an update to Spotify's iOS app, and that this has caused a "grave harm to Spotify and its customers." The Swedish-based music company competes with Apple's Music streaming app and service. In a letter to Apple's top lawyer, Spotify says that Apple turned down a version of the app citing "business … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Day returns July 12

Thursday 30 June 17:17:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132594%2f2015_2f07_2f15_2f8a_2fprime_day_t.40c47Feed-tw Feed-fb Prime Day is back! Amazon has announced that its faux holiday, Prime Day, will return on July 12, 2016. This means that for one day, Amazon Prime members can save money on products across categories. Last year the event was a huge success for Amazon – even if plenty of the deals were weird as h*ll. In its second year, Prime Day … [Link]

Mashable » This Google cardboard VR app takes you on a night out with deadmau5

Thursday 30 June 17:16:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13236%2fooyalathumb_deadmau5Feed-tw Feed-fb Deadmau5 (a.k.a. Joel Zimmerman) teamed up with Absolut Labs — the vodka brand’s experimental marketing arm — to create a unique Google Cardboard VR experience.  Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer got the opportunity to try out the headset. Fans can pre-order the custom Cardboard headset now at www.absolutdeadmau5.com. And starting July 27 the Absolut deadmau5 app will be available for download on … [Link]

Mashable » Take a seat at New York's upscale cereal café

Thursday 30 June 17:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132498%2fkelloggsnycFeed-tw Feed-fb Breakfast cereal is an American staple, and now, thankfully, a high-end delicacy. In New York City's Times Square —  the home of such cherished American restaurants as The M&M store and "Man selling water bottles out of his backpack" — a new cereal café called "Kellogg's NYC" will open on July 4. Kellogg's NYC has partnered with Anthony Rudolf, the … [Link]

Mashable » New Pacific undersea cable can beam 60 terabits of a data per second

Thursday 30 June 17:14:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132447%2ff6ed61be5e99458c8acdbdae29960b4eFeed-tw Feed-fb There's a lot of water between the continental U.S. and Japan, which makes sending data back and forth a little bit difficult. SEE ALSO: Microsoft and Facebook to build a high-speed underwater cable connecting the U.S. to Europe In an effort to boost trans-Pacific Internet speeds and offer more services to Japan, Google announced it helped fund a super-long fiber-optic … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple patent could block iPhone recording at concerts

Thursday 30 June 17:14:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132577%2fconcert.phonesFeed-tw Feed-fb Taking videos at concerts is already annoying, but if a certain Apple patent ever makes its way into a product, it also could be impossible. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted Apple a patent — originally filed in 2011 — for a technology that would disable phones' cameras at certain public events by tracking and interpreting infrared signals.  SEE ALSO: Curved … [Link]

Mashable » See Jupiter's stunning auroras in these new photos from NASA

Thursday 30 June 17:12:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13213%2fjupiterFeed-tw Feed-fbThe auroras on Jupiter are a lot like the ones we have here on Earth. These new images of the phenomena come from the Hubble Space Telescope. Read more…More about Aurora Borealis, Aurora, Science, Jupiter, and Us World [Link]

Popular Science » Watch An Uncrewed Spaceship Burn Up In The Earth's Atmosphere

Thursday 30 June 17:07:05 UTC 2016

Space A fiery, beautiful end What goes up must come down in a fiery blaze of glory. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's latest feature helps you raise money for your favorite charity

Thursday 30 June 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132514%2ffacebook-fundraisers-charityFeed-tw Feed-fb Facebook just made it a lot easier for users to raise money for the causes they care about. Several months after the social network launched a new "fundraiser" feature for nonprofits to collect donations, Facebook announced it has expanded the tool to individual users. Starting Thursday, users in the U.S. can create dedicated fundraiser pages to raise money for verified … [Link]

Popular Science » The FDA Robs Us Of Small Joys With Cookie Dough Warning

Thursday 30 June 16:58:14 UTC 2016

Health Are raw cookies worth diarrhea and cramps? FDA says no The FDA announced that raw cookie dough, even if it doesn't contain eggs, is dangerous to your health. [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian displays how to respond to sexy Kim Kardashian photos

Thursday 30 June 16:55:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132509%2fkimkardashianFeed-tw Feed-fb What should you do when you encounter a sexy photo of Kim Kardashian in the wild? She recently covered GQ with a sexy photoshoot, meaning there are even more sexy Kim Kardashian photos you may encounter unexpectedly. So how do you react? Should you declare feminism dead? As it turns out, nope! Kim was kind enough to show us how … [Link]

Mashable » This is what 'The Devil Wears Prada' would look like in 2016

Thursday 30 June 16:44:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132468%2fmv5bmtk3mzg4ntm1m15bml5banbnxkftztcwnzaynzgymw__._v1_sy1000_cr0_0_1508_1000_al_Feed-tw Feed-fb Exactly 10 years ago today fashionistas first met Andy (Anne Hathaway), the recent grad who beat out a "million other girls who'd kill" to work at Runway magazine, in the blockbuster The Devil Wears Prada. via GIPHY The film — starring Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and more — was a high point for all involved, and inspired thousands of enthusiasts to … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Reveals What N In Android N Stands For — Nougat

Thursday 30 June 16:44:00 UTC 2016

We finally know what N in Android N stands for: Nougat. Google made the announcement on Thursday. The Android maker always names smartphone operating system updates after candies and other sweet treats. The past few versions, for instances, are named Marshmallow, Eclair, Lollipop, and Marshmallow. Naming aside, Android N brings with it a range of interesting features such as multi-window … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Dropbox API v1 Now Deprecated

Thursday 30 June 16:35:25 UTC 2016

The Dropbox API v1 is now deprecated. The deprecation includes both endpoints (i.e. the Core API and the Business API). v1 will remain available for the next year, but will be turned off for good on June 28, 2017. [Link]

Popular Science » Half Of North America's Electricity Will Be Emissions-Free By 2025

Thursday 30 June 16:34:03 UTC 2016

Environment U.S., Canada, and Mexico agree on terms to mitigate climate change Renewables, nuclear and carbon capture and storage technology will be on the table to help North Americans meet their goal of 50 percent clean, emissions-free energy by… [Link]

Popular Science » Meet The Newest Addition To The National Zoo: A Baby Sea Lion

Thursday 30 June 16:32:00 UTC 2016

Animals Pup-ular Science The pup was born on June 26, 2016. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Massive stunning aurora glows over Jupiter’s north pole

Thursday 30 June 16:30:32 UTC 2016

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a glowing ultraviolet aurora at Jupiter, just in time for the arrival of NASA's Juno probe [Link]

Mashable » Android N is now Android Nougat

Thursday 30 June 16:20:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132733%2fcmnf5e2wyaatmg_Feed-tw Feed-fb Google has officially announced the name of the next version of Android. Android N will be officially be called Android Nougat. The news comes six weeks after Google put the name to the public. And in true Google fashion, the Nougat statue is already visible on Google's campus in Mountain View. Image: googleAlthough the name might disappoint some Indian users … [Link]

Mashable » Wreck-It Ralph wrecks Facebook Live to announce 'Wreck-It Ralph 2'

Thursday 30 June 16:12:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132569%2fe62a575098b1439d9a5be14464a8a7b9Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — We see what you did there, Wreck-It Ralph. Disney Animation Studios set up a Facebook Live stream on Thursday morning to announce an undisclosed new project after teasing it on Twitter the day before: SEE ALSO: ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ writer on Hollywood's 'lack of real trust in women’ When the stream started, there was Wreck-It … [Link]

Mashable » One of these 5 people could be the UK's next prime minister

Thursday 30 June 16:10:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132503%2fuk_pm_race_02Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Former London mayor Boris Johnson has stunned the nation by announcing his withdrawal from the Conservative leadership race after leading the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.  After losing the Brexit referendum, David Cameron has indicated he will stand down as Conservative Party leader and prime minister. His successor as leader will be elected by Tory party … [Link]

Popular Science » See Jupiter’s Psychedelic Auroras Like Never Before

Thursday 30 June 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Space Using Hubble's ultraviolet capabilities, the light show comes to life Huge, endless auroras caps Jupiter's poles, now brought to better light by Hubble's latest image. [Link]

Slashdot » IMAX Will Build You a Home Theater — Starting at $400K

Thursday 30 June 16:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares an Ars Technica report: If you have about $400K to spare, IMAX's Private Theatre division will now build an IMAX cinema setup in your own home. The entry-level IMAX Private Theatre is the "Palais," which starts at about $400,000 for a screening room with up to 18 seats. For your money you get dual 4K 2D/3D … [Link]

Mashable » Weezer releases 'I Love the USA' to hype up NASA's Juno mission

Thursday 30 June 15:57:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132469%2fweezeramericaFeed-tw Feed-fb America: where Rivers Cuomo can freely bite his fingernails and NASA asks Weezer to write a patriotic song. "I Love the USA" was commissioned by NASA and Apple to hype up the Juno Mission, an unmanned satellite set to reach Jupiter's orbit on July 4 that could use some good press.  SEE ALSO: Hear Rivers Cuomo's perplexing 'Trap Queen' cover Weezer … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Future Shock' Author Alvin Toffler Dead At 87

Thursday 30 June 15:43:31 UTC 2016

Military The future, passed away Future shock author dead. [Link]

Slashdot » NRA Complaint Takes Down 38,000 Websites

Thursday 30 June 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Sarah Jeong, reporting for Motherboard:38,000 websites hosted by the automated publishing service Surge went down today, after the National Rifle Association sent a legal notice over a parody website created by the Yes Men. A few days ago, the Yes Men released the parody video, "Share the Safety" — announcing a supposed NRA program to deliver firearms into the hands … [Link]

Mashable » Flexible squirrel is the star of a stunt-filled Photoshop battle

Thursday 30 June 15:12:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132394%2fsquirrel_photoshop_battleFeed-tw Feed-fb A squirrel this acrobatic deserves a Photoshop battle to match. Redditor mgxtenergy posted a photo Wednesday of a surprisingly chill squirrel balancing between two flowers and eating a snack. The photo was taken by nature photographer Geert Weggen, who focuses primarily on wild red squirrels. (Check out his photo books here.) SEE ALSO: Very happy Shiba Inu makes for one … [Link]

Mashable » Reenacting 'The Lion King' is a grueling, integral part of Michigan's offseason

Thursday 30 June 15:08:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132293%2fmichiganFeed-tw Feed-fb These guys just can't wait to be king. But they probably also can't wait for their season to start.  SEE ALSO: This dude's trick shots with an Aussie Rules football are pretty rad In the Michigan Wolverines' recovery room, University of Houston transfer and current Michigan quarterback John O'Korn took this video homage to Simba being lifted on pride rock from … [Link]

Mashable » The Force comes to Westeros in this brilliant 'Game of Thrones'/'Star Wars' mashup

Thursday 30 June 15:06:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132335%2fgotstarwarsFeed-tw Feed-fb The night is dark and full of The Force. Canadian illustrator Andrew Dat Tran is a self-proclaimed "gamer and movie geek" who channels his fandom into beautiful paintings of pop culture characters from sci-fi movies, TV and games. His latest project combines the worlds of Game of Thrones and Star Wars. Arya Stark, Melisandre and others look right at home … [Link]

WIRED » Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day’s Wild Final Battle

Thursday 30 June 15:00:22 UTC 2016

Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day’s Wild Final BattleMaking the mother alien and the destruction she caused took a lot of processing power. The post Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day's Wild Final Battle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Twitter explodes with memes in response to Boris Johnson news

Thursday 30 June 14:55:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132236%2fborisjohnsontwitterFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — British politics are beginning to stabilise after the initial chaos following the result of the referendum revealing that the majority of Britons wish to leave the European Union.  Not.  SEE ALSO: Boris Johnson won't be the next UK prime minister It would seem that shock has become the new norm in UK politics. Boris Johnson, a huge Brexit advocate and … [Link]

Popular Science » Who is Jon Snow? Siri Knows Something.

Thursday 30 June 14:55:00 UTC 2016

Entertainment But she's not necessarily telling Jon Snow's secret may be out, but for those unlucky few people still dodging spoilers, at least one person isn't giving up all the details. Siri's known for her witty… [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber covers Taylor Swift's 'Trouble' and gives life purpose

Thursday 30 June 14:53:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13216%2f2f53d94be0ff4679b23d645224f67123Feed-tw Feed-fb Purpose-era Justin Bieber knows a lot about lying on the cold, hard ground, so covering Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" is an appropriate choice.  Bieber's bro and duet partner Martin Garrix posted the clip on his Snapchat, so it's only ten seconds — but what a glorious ten seconds of peace in the pop-star kingdom. Emma Watson's ringtone is … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson's ringtone is just as great as you might have imagined

Thursday 30 June 14:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13209%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb You know the feeling: immediate panic and depending on the song, immediate embarrassment.  Turns out that Emma Watson is just like us and her cell phone goes off during inopportune moments too. The actress got a little flustered after Tina Turner started blasting from her iPhone during an interview with iTV's Lorraine. You can see her reaction to the interruption at the 0:55 mark.  … [Link]

Mashable » Lindsay Lohan is 'in the process' of writing a book

Thursday 30 June 14:43:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132304%2flindsayFeed-tw Feed-fb Lindsay Lohan is writing her first burn book. "I am very excited to share my personal experiences in life and how to overcome obstacles," the Mean Girls star tells Vanity Fair. "I hope that my words will connect with those who need some guidance when [or] if they are in a tough place." It seems the book will be a nonfiction memoir … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Takes Over Oculus CEO's Twitter Account, Announces New CEO

Thursday 30 June 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Another day, another high-profile becoming victim of a hack attack. Somebody managed to find a way into Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe's Twitter account late Wednesday. The hacker, who appears to be a user who goes by the alias "lid" on Twitter changed Iribe's bio and cover photo, and made a couple of interesting "announcements" — including him becoming the new … [Link]

Mashable » Furby is back, more Internet-connected than ever and too cute to resist

Thursday 30 June 14:38:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f128221%2ffurby-3Feed-tw Feed-fb Just when you thought Furby couldn't get any cuter and smarter, it has. Roughly four years after Furby underwent a modern reinvention to re-emerge with LED eyes and app-connectivity — and a cuddly Furbacca version — Hasbro has announced the Furby Connect, an even more adorable hamster-owl robot. New to the Furby Connect are full-color LED eyes capable of even greater … [Link]

Mashable » 'Ghostbusters' backlash is about more than sexism, says producer Ivan Reitman

Thursday 30 June 14:34:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132207%2fc22e95c61f7e476b8ccd76bb3797689bFeed-tw Feed-fb What is Ivan Reitman, the director and producer of the original Ghostbusters and producer of the upcoming reboot, most excited to hear from fans about? The movie's four stars: Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Kristen Wiig. SEE ALSO: What it's like to bust VR ghosts in 'Ghostbusters: Dimension' "How wonderful those four women are together," Reitman told Mashable, in an interview … [Link]

Mashable » Make a 'bucket list' for your upcoming trip with the Soon app

Thursday 30 June 14:34:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124160%2fsoon_perspective_city__crop_Feed-tw Feed-fb Ominous name, interesting app.  Soon, an app to keep track of all the cool things you plan on doing eventually, has launched a city-list functionality, enabling people to plan trips through the app. Been talking for months about getting a group together to check out that new museum? Soon wants to make it happen. "We want to give our users … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA Is Putting SpaceX's Crew Dragon Through The Wringer

Thursday 30 June 14:32:55 UTC 2016

Space Making sure the capsule performs well under pressure The pressure vessel has to be vigorously tested on a brand new spacecraft like SpaceX's Crew Dragon. [Link]

Mashable » Very smart dog is rightfully wary of the bath tub

Thursday 30 June 14:32:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13220%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f132306_2fdogbathFeed-tw Feed-fb This is a trick, right? Ollie loves fetching his ball, but not enough to willingly jump into a bath tub. One of these days, his human will use this against him — so he has to keep his wits about him. Stay strong, Ollie. Allow Rihanna's 'Sledgehammer' video to utterly destroy you Alligator spotted scaling a barbed wire fence at … [Link]

Popular Science » Check Out The First-Ever Shark Sonogram

Thursday 30 June 14:26:35 UTC 2016

Animals It's jam-packed with little biting teeth! Aww! Scientists have captured the first-ever shark sonogram, and gosh is it cute. [Link]

Mashable » Allow Rihanna's 'Sledgehammer' video to utterly destroy you

Thursday 30 June 14:24:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13219%2fcef5b80c073b49998830a42d148973aaFeed-tw Feed-fb Rihanna is queen of the cosmos in her new video for "Sledgehammer" off the Star Trek Beyond soundtrack. RiRi initially premiered the video for the Sia-penned song this morning in IMAX theaters, so fans could get a full immersive experience, which is the next best thing to actually having a Rihanna constellation in our universe.  Alligator spotted scaling a barbed … [Link]

Mashable » Sling TV adds NBC, now looks even more like a full cable bundle

Thursday 30 June 14:21:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132242%2ftvsFeed-tw Feed-fb Sling TV started as a skinny bundle of just a few cable channels.  Now, it's getting a little more robust. On Thursday, DISH Network announced the addition of a variety of NBC channels to its internet TV service, including USA, Bravo, Syfy, NBC Sports Network and local NBC affiliates in select markets. The additions push Sling's offering well past skinny.  … [Link]

Popular Science » Take A Look Inside A Black Box

Thursday 30 June 14:20:05 UTC 2016

Technology Also, the outside is not black You'd want it to be nearly impossible to penetrate an aircraft black box, right? We would too. Black boxes, or flight recorders, are meant to take a lot of wear and… [Link]

WIRED » Got Cornstarch and Bacon Grease? You Can Make Your Own Homemade Frisbee

Thursday 30 June 14:19:14 UTC 2016

Got Cornstarch and Bacon Grease? You Can Make Your Own Homemade FrisbeeOne good flick of the wrist and a Frisbee is marooned on the neighbor’s roof. Save your precious energy with these slightly crappy homemade throwing discs. The post Got Cornstarch and Bacon Grease? You Can Make Your Own Homemade Frisbee appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How to Build an Ikea Fort for Your Kids (Yes, of Course We Have Illustrations)

Thursday 30 June 14:19:13 UTC 2016

How to Build an Ikea Fort for Your Kids (Yes, of Course We Have Illustrations)Go prefab with this clubhouse made (almost) entirely of Ikea products. The post How to Build an Ikea Fort for Your Kids (Yes, of Course We Have Illustrations) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » It’s Easy to Keep the Creeps Out of Your Kids’ Social Media

Thursday 30 June 14:19:12 UTC 2016

It’s Easy to Keep the Creeps Out of Your Kids’ Social MediaKids hang out on social media, and you can’t be there to fight off every creep. So speak to them openly: “I tell them why these apps can be dangerous,” says Christopher Hadnagy, CEO of consulting site Social-Engineer. Then toggle some safety settings (on their apps as well as yours). Snapchat Despite the self-destruct function, […] The post It’s Easy to … [Link]

WIRED » Don’t Throw Out Your Kids’ Old Toys—Just Upgrade ’Em

Thursday 30 June 14:19:11 UTC 2016

Don’t Throw Out Your Kids’ Old Toys—Just Upgrade ’EmKids grow out of even the most beloved toys. Before you know it, yesterday’s prized possessions are gathering dust in a forgotten corner of the garage. (See Toy Story, 1–4.) But with just a little creativity, they can live forever—in one form or another. The post Don’t Throw Out Your Kids’ Old Toys—Just Upgrade ’Em appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How to Prevent Jet Lag in Kids

Thursday 30 June 14:19:10 UTC 2016

How to Prevent Jet Lag in KidsMy daughter was born in Riyadh in 2009, just as I was starting to report on some rough years in the Middle East. Chaos has always been totally fine with me. But when I had a child, I needed to put some sort of system on the chaos. So I became obsessed with tracking her […] The post How to Prevent … [Link]

WIRED » How to Make an Electronic Board to Keep Tabs on Your Family’s Chores

Thursday 30 June 14:19:09 UTC 2016

How to Make an Electronic Board to Keep Tabs on Your Family’s ChoresNow that sensors are on everything from underwear to blenders, the Internet of Things can sound like something a kid made up. And with SAM Blocks, a series of wireless modules that can talk to each other and to a computer, your youngling can start doing just that. Get them going with something that benefits […] The post How to Make … [Link]

WIRED » Kids Are Master Manipulators. So Use Game Theory Against Them

Thursday 30 June 14:19:08 UTC 2016

Kids Are Master Manipulators. So Use Game Theory Against ThemKids are master manipulators. They play up their charms, pit adults against one another, and engage in loud, public wailing. So it’s your job to keep up with them, Carnegie Mellon’s Kevin Zollman says. His new book, The Game Theorist’s Guide to Parenting—written with journalist Paul Raeburn—explains how. Force Cooperation For siblings who refuse to […] The post Kids Are Master … [Link]

WIRED » Use Minecraft to Amuse and Ensmarten Your Kids

Thursday 30 June 14:19:07 UTC 2016

Use Minecraft to Amuse and Ensmarten Your KidsWhile Minecraft can let kids spell dirty words in 10-foot-tall letters, the game can also develop problem-­solving skills, spatial reasoning, and more. The post Use Minecraft to Amuse and Ensmarten Your Kids appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Movies and Shows That Are Perfect for Parents and Kids

Thursday 30 June 14:19:06 UTC 2016

Movies and Shows That Are Perfect for Parents and KidsYou’d rather run your nervous system through a wood chipper than listen to that balloon-headed Caillou whine another word—but it’s not like you can cuddle up with your 6-year-old for the Red Wedding. Luckily, these (mostly) all-ages programs let you enjoy TV en famille—without any psychological scarring. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries This modern adaptation of […] The post Movies and Shows … [Link]

WIRED » So, Should I Let My Kid Eat Her Boogers?

Thursday 30 June 14:19:05 UTC 2016

So, Should I Let My Kid Eat Her Boogers?You may want to repress this knowledge as soon as you read it, but we all ingest about a liter of boogers each day through the nasal cavity. Your daughter is just consuming them via a different route—albeit one that’s less socially acceptable. We can assure you that it’s quite harmless. Boogers are more than […] The post So, Should I … [Link]

Mashable » 14 striking ways the global LGBTQ community protested this year

Thursday 30 June 14:12:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132100%2flgbt_protest_thumb_copyFeed-tw Feed-fb LGBTQ activism is bold, colorful and unapologetic. As members of a community that exists in joyful culture and deep struggle at the same time, queer people bring that complex lens to their protesting tactics. And it's activism that is undoubtedly needed. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ people share their stories of violence and resilience Even with gains like marriage equality in the … [Link]

Mashable » Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now available in the U.S.

Thursday 30 June 14:11:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132223%2f469814510a744b14808e072d5b5bf241Feed-tw Feed-fb Not a fan of those two-year carrier contracts? Samsung's got a fix for that: The company will soon start offering unlocked versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in the U.S.  The phones will be available through Samsung's online store as well as a number of other retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Sam's Club and Target.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This timelapse of Jupiter's giant auroras will enthrall you

Thursday 30 June 14:10:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13139%2fb6332c9e902e4efbb03e874934f6020cFeed-tw Feed-fb Extraordinary new NASA photos show auroras shining brightly on Jupiter in ultraviolet light, as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope.  "These auroras are very dramatic and among the most active I have ever seen," said Jonathan Nichols, who studies these auroras, in a statement. Like Earth's northern and southern lights, Jupiter's auroras can be influenced by charged particles from the sun … [Link]

Mashable » Alligator spotted scaling a barbed wire fence at Florida golf course

Thursday 30 June 14:09:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13212%2falligator-climbs-fenceFeed-tw Feed-fb You can build all the fences you want, it's not going to keep the alligators out. A gator was captured on camera scaling a chain link fence at the Hideaway Country Club in Fort Meyers, Florida, on Wednesday, a scary sight for any resident hoping to keep alligators at bay.  The gator, which is estimated to be eight feet in … [Link]

Slashdot » Spanish Authorities Raid Google Offices Over Tax

Thursday 30 June 14:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report:Spanish officials raided Google's Madrid offices on Thursday in a probe related to its payment of taxes, a person familiar with the matter said, barely a month after the internet company had its headquarters in France searched on suspicion of tax evasion. A spokeswoman for Google said in a brief statement the company complied … [Link]

Mashable » #TBT: The $300 PalmPilot was the only semi-smart device of the '90s

Thursday 30 June 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13198%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f132095_2fpalmpilotFeed-tw Feed-fb Before the iPad, there was the technologically challenged PalmPilot. Though this handheld computer was pretty rad in the 90s, it wasn't really that smart. It couldn't connect to the Internet, but it could do your math homework and fit in your pocket. What more could a preteen need. Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous drone footage captures couple sex'ing in a church steeple

Thursday 30 June 13:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131650%2fchurch-steepleFeed-tw Feed-fb Nowhere is safe now that drones are flying about — not even church. What seemed like innocent aerial views of a church in Tver, Russia, turned out to be a birds-eye-view of a naughty couple attempting to pull a public quickie on top of the church's steeple before someone else came to check out the view.  At first the footage … [Link]

Mashable » Google Calendar experienced a widespread outage

Thursday 30 June 13:43:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132195%2f2016_2f04_2f19_2ffc_2fgoogledown.1790dFeed-tw Feed-fb Google Calendar, the staple of Internet scheduling, was down for over two hours for many users Thursday morning. Representatives for Google told Mashable they were looking into reports of an issue with Google Calendar and would provide more information. When trying to open Google Calendar, many users were being redirected to a page that said it was having a server … [Link]

Mashable » Customize your Converse with Suicide Squad supervillains

Thursday 30 June 13:43:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131503%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-29_at_3.53.44_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Talk about squad goals.  Just in time for the upcoming Suicide Squad film, you can now rock your favorite DC Comics supervillains on your feet.  SEE ALSO: Converse intros Chuck Taylors with Bluetooth guitar pedal inside Thanks to Converse powered by NikeiD, comic book fans and sneakerheads can now customize their Chuck Taylors to match the movie, and down to … [Link]

Popular Science » Salty Ceres Contains Hints Of An Earth-Like Oceanic Past

Thursday 30 June 13:38:09 UTC 2016

Space What other mysteries could this dwarf planet hold? Dwarf planet Ceres just showed its salty side. [Link]

Mashable » Siri slyly refuses to answer one vital 'Game of Thrones' question

Thursday 30 June 13:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132172%2f2e87e36c930d41bd8c0deede63827ae3Feed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This post contains spoilers for Season 6 of Game of Thrones — and probably Season 7, no thanks to Siri. Siri probably shouldn't be your number one source for Game of Thrones intel, but it looks like she knows more than she lets on. The Season 6 finale finally confirmed that Lyanna Stark is Jon Snow's mother, and if … [Link]

Mashable » How to ask for a higher salary (guilt-free)

Thursday 30 June 13:10:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f126881%2fscalesFeed-tw Feed-fb Mashable's latest #BizChats Twitter chat discussed how to negotiate your way to the salary you deserve.  Over the course of an hour, @MashBusiness covered an array of questions, ranging from key salary-based questions to ask during an interview to other negotiable perks should you inquire about to benefit your career.  Several negotiation experts shared their expertise on the topic including: Karen Keller, creator … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch a Cygnus spacecraft burn up as it re-enters the atmosphere

Thursday 30 June 13:09:03 UTC 2016

Researchers chased an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft in an aeroplane in order to watch its fiery re-entry and destruction. The view was spectacular [Link]

Slashdot » US Efforts To Regulate Encryption Have Been Flawed, Government Report Finds

Thursday 30 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Guardian: U.S. Republican congressional staff said in a report released Wednesday that previous efforts to regulate privacy technology were flawed and that lawmakers need to learn more about technology before trying to regulate it. The 25-page white paper is entitled Going Dark, Going Forward: A Primer on the Encryption Debate and … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps now lets you add multiple stops to your trip

Thursday 30 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131907%2fgoogle_maps_multi-stopFeed-tw Feed-fb Remember the times when Google Maps' navigation mode could not compete with fully fledged GPS apps? Those times are pretty much over.  Google Maps' navigation feature has been steadily upgraded over the years, and with the addition of multi-stop trips, it’s getting harder and harder to think of a reason why one would spend money on a standalone GPS navigation … [Link]

Mashable » Wimbledon coffee machine uses printing technology to add selfies to cappuccinos

Thursday 30 June 12:48:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132035%2fwimbledon_coffeeFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Ever fancied drinking a picture of Andy Murray's face? Well, if you're planning to queue up for Wimbledon any time soon, you're in luck — the tennis tournament's official Twitter account recently shared a video of a badass coffee machine that prints famous faces onto the foam of cappuccinos. SEE ALSO: 13 of the most ball-droppingly awkward Wimbledon … [Link]

Mashable » This 'dead cat' brought into an animal shelter was not all it appeared to be

Thursday 30 June 12:35:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132086%2fcatFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Cats have nine lives, and all dogs go to heaven. But what about hand puppets? SEE ALSO: Rescue cat Pitzush Puss In Glam is a fabulous feline fashion model When a distressed samaritan brought what he believed to be a dead cat to the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), the bedraggled object turned … [Link]

WIRED » If Y’all Keep This Up, Every Baby Will Be Named Rhett by 2020

Thursday 30 June 12:30:28 UTC 2016

If Y’all Keep This Up, Every Baby Will Be Named Rhett by 2020I have noticed an increase in the use of "Rhett" as a name. This leads to the question: When will all children be named Rhett? The post If Y’all Keep This Up, Every Baby Will Be Named Rhett by 2020 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Computers are going to start writing about minor league baseball

Thursday 30 June 12:30:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131579%2fbaseball_keyFeed-tw Feed-fb "Jayson Aquino tossed a three-hit shutout and Quincy Latimore had three hits and two RBI, as the Bowie Baysox topped the Akron RubberDucks 6-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday." That's the kind of straight-ahead, no-nonsense, get-the-new-upfront lede that comes from a professional journalist at the Associated Press. This particular lede, however, was written by a computer. … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling would love Margot Robbie's 'embarrassing' throwback photo

Thursday 30 June 12:17:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13199%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-30_at_7.52.23_amFeed-tw Feed-fb It's always a great day when we find out a celebrity is a Harry Potter fan. Today, we celebrate Margot Robbie. Her HP fever was revealed on Tuesday when Jimmy Kimmel displayed a magical throwback photo of her drinking tea, wearing a very cozy-looking turtleneck and reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at age 13. Robbie also … [Link]

Mashable » 'BioShock: The Collection' upgrades three old games for PS4 and Xbox One

Thursday 30 June 12:12:42 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f30%2f11%2fbioshockcollectionheader.add52Feed-tw Feed-fb What's old is new again. BioShock is getting touched up for packaged re-release that brings all three of 2K's acclaimed first-person adventures to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for the first time. It's called BioShock: The Collection and it bundles together BioShock, BioSho~ 2 and BioShock Infinite — plus all their assorted add-ons — in a $60 package. The only thing missing is the online … [Link]

Mashable » To help the homeless, first think of them as part of your tribe

Thursday 30 June 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131667%2fgettyimages-543499218__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb Powell Street, just south of Union Square, is San Francisco's busiest transit hub. Here tourists line up at the Cable Car terminus, eager to get to Fisherman's Wharf, squinting up in surprise at the cold summer fog streaming overhead, squinting down and frowning at their phones to avoid the panhandlers.     But regular commuters know the most shame-inducing section … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's continues gourmet march in Singapore with salad and dessert bars

Thursday 30 June 11:55:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132001%2f2700fe87fcf04535b2974de97e3db933Feed-tw Feed-fb SINGAPORE — Gourmet nosh at fast food prices? It looks like McDonald's will strike a chord with Singaporeans when it reopens its flagship restaurant this weekend and introduces a salad bar and dessert kiosk. The new flagship which takes up 8,439 square feet of space is located at Marine Cove, situated along East Coast Park. The restaurant occupies the original … [Link]

WIRED » Google Just Plugged Into Japan With Its Own Undersea Cable

Thursday 30 June 11:30:51 UTC 2016

Google Just Plugged Into Japan With Its Own Undersea CableGoogle just plugged itself straight into Japan, turning on a giant Internet cable that stretches across the Pacific. The post Google Just Plugged Into Japan With Its Own Undersea Cable appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With You

Thursday 30 June 11:30:47 UTC 2016

Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With YouApparently, the next Warner Bros. comic book adaptation is the most buzzed-about movie of the year. Who knew? The post Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone Anywhere

Thursday 30 June 11:30:37 UTC 2016

Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone AnywhereThe startup What3words uses three words to locate any 10-foot by 10-foot location on Earth. The post Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone Anywhere appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Marvel’s Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in July

Thursday 30 June 11:30:29 UTC 2016

Marvel’s Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in JulyAre you ready for a new take on the Spider-Man tale AND a potentially big reveal from the Marvel universe? You should be. The post Marvel's Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in July appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Stunning Aerials Let You See #ALLtheTULIPS

Thursday 30 June 11:30:24 UTC 2016

Stunning Aerials Let You See #ALLtheTULIPSDavid Burdeny proves the best way to see thousands of flowers is from the sky. The post Stunning Aerials Let You See #ALLtheTULIPS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » VW’s $15B Diesel Apology Could Finally Push EVs Mainstream

Thursday 30 June 11:30:19 UTC 2016

VW’s $15B Diesel Apology Could Finally Push EVs MainstreamNow that VW's sins have generated a huge windfall, America's chances of accelerating away from driving on compressed dinosaurs are looking pretty good. The post VW's $15B Diesel Apology Could Finally Push EVs Mainstream appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » NASA’s Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe Not

Thursday 30 June 11:30:16 UTC 2016

NASA’s Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe NotThough its official mission is complete, Dawn may even have a few firsts left under its belt. The post NASA's Dawn Mission Is Over, Except Maybe Not appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wonder what your plants are ‘saying’? Device lets you listen in

Thursday 30 June 11:30:03 UTC 2016

A small device lets researchers, farmers and amateur plant lovers listen in to electrical changes inside their plants – Penny Sarchet tried it out [Link]

Mashable » Boris Johnson won't be the next UK prime minister

Thursday 30 June 11:26:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f132019%2fgettyimages-543765444Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Former mayor of London and prominent Leave campaigner Boris Johnson has pulled out of the leadership race of the Conservative party.  Announcing that he will not stand as Tory leader, Johnson said: "Having consulted colleagues and in view of the circumstances of Parliament I have concluded that person cannot be me." SEE ALSO: Jamie Oliver shares angry Boris … [Link]

WIRED » Fitness Isn’t a Lifestyle Anymore. Sometimes It’s a Cult

Thursday 30 June 11:20:55 UTC 2016

Fitness Isn’t a Lifestyle Anymore. Sometimes It’s a CultNovember Project is more than a fitness program. It's a commitment. An identity. A cult. The post Fitness Isn't a Lifestyle Anymore. Sometimes It's a Cult appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Air Asia starts special flights to take Indian superstar Rajinikanth's fans to his film's premiere

Thursday 30 June 11:12:55 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f30%2fd4%2fkabali5.049c8Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia’s Tamil cinema superstar Rajinikanth commands an enormous fan following in the country and across the world. He is much-loved for his larger-than-life roles, which have spawned innumerable jokes about Rajini having the power to do the impossible. It seems only appropriate that his forthcoming film Kabali is being released with an opening that is grand for movie-mad India. As part … [Link]

Mashable » This 1 tweet reveals the tragic side effect Brexit is having on dogs

Thursday 30 June 11:08:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131989%2fbrexit_dogFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — When you're thinking about the potentially chaotic implications of Britain leaving the European Union, spare a thought for Stan. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits' In the madness surrounding Brexit, he's been affected in a way no-one could ever have predicted. Just look at the sadness etched into his scraggy, lovable face. … [Link]

Mashable » 25 people who will never forget to properly apply sunscreen ever again

Thursday 30 June 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f130097%2fsunscreen-failFeed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes, you need to learn from your mistakes. Nobody actually enjoys putting on sunscreen. It's wet, it's sticky, it smells weird and it's nearly impossible to apply properly to your own body by yourself. So to make sure you're covered, someone will inevitably have to rub what basically feels like mayonnaise all over your naked body. SEE ALSO: This is … [Link]

Mashable » Moms taking over Tinder accounts are both hilarious and anxiety-inducing

Thursday 30 June 10:57:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13188%2fmomtinderFeed-tw Feed-fb Would you show your mum your Tinder account?  Would you let her take control of it? SEE ALSO: Mom shocked about Tinder's hookup culture: 'They don't have a blood test?' These mums were allowed to take over swiping duties on their kids' Tinder accounts, and the results are fantastic. The commentary, the conversations – we're almost inspired to introduce our mums … [Link]

Mashable » An official BBC Facebook account just totally shut down a random commenter

Thursday 30 June 10:39:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131971%2fbbc_fb_shut_downFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — When it comes to Facebook, you don't want to mess with the BBC. Particularly the BBC Daily Politics & Sunday Politics page, who apparently aren't adverse to taking on users who might not have fully thought through their comments. SEE ALSO: BBC presenter caught messing with her phone on live television It all started on Wednesday, when the … [Link]

Mashable » Judi Dench got her first tattoo at the age of 81, and here's what it looks like

Thursday 30 June 10:29:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131951%2fgettyimages-519326704Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Actress and all-round national treasure Dame Judi Dench might be 81, but she's still as hip as ever.  SEE ALSO: British woman is to become the first 100-year-old model to appear in Vogue Dench has gotten the words "carpe diem" tattooed on her right wrist. The actress told the Mirror Online that the tattoo was a gift from her daughter … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Feature Engineering – $14.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 30 June 10:27:27 UTC 2016

Get "Mastering Feature Engineering" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-01 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Lego puts a video of a kid on the side of a building to get his dad's attention

Thursday 30 June 10:10:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13189%2f90673dceea5747bcbf8d7d33e3f25d3eFeed-tw Feed-fb Imagine walking home from a late day at work and spotting your son on the side of a building talking about how he wishes you spent more time with him. That's what Lego just pulled on a dad in Taiwan when it put his 6-year-old son, Hsiao Feng, on a 100-metre screen outside the Taipei Arena stadium, and rolled the … [Link]

Slashdot » Congressman Wants Ransomware Attacks To Trigger Breach Notifications

Thursday 30 June 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On the Wire: A powerful California congressman is pushing the federal government to treat ransomware attacks on medical facilities as data breaches and require notifications of patients. The pressure is coming from Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and follows comments from officials at the Department of Health and Human Services about the department's plan to issue … [Link]

WIRED » Who Cares if Apples Ditches the Headphone Jack? Wireless Is the Future

Thursday 30 June 9:56:16 UTC 2016

Who Cares if Apples Ditches the Headphone Jack? Wireless Is the FutureThe way we listen to music has changed. It's time for the things we listen with to change too. The post Who Cares if Apples Ditches the Headphone Jack? Wireless Is the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 13 tail-waggingly important photos of dogs watching other dogs on TV

Thursday 30 June 9:46:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131946%2fdogs_watching_dogsFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — There are few things in this world more adorably entertaining than watching dogs watch other dogs on TV. SEE ALSO: 38 dogs who are tail-waggingly excited about their first day at work Fortunately, ITV showed a documentary titled Britain's Favourite Dogs on Wednesday night, and there were opportunities aplenty for just such an activity. Across the UK, people … [Link]

Mashable » Newlywed journalist tweets face-to-face encounter with Istanbul attacker

Thursday 30 June 9:30:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131949%2fturkeyaaccountFeed-tw Feed-fb A newlywed Iraqi journalist has shared his horrific experience of being caught in the attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport in a series of tweets.  SEE ALSO: Landmarks across the globe turn red for Istanbul Steven Nabil, who is based in New York, had left his wife in a cafe while he went to get food on a different floor. When … [Link]

Mashable » We've tried out the new deadmau5 VR Cardboard app

Thursday 30 June 9:08:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13023%2fbig-headFeed-tw Feed-fb Deadmau5 (a.k.a. Joel Zimmerman) teamed up with Absolut Labs — the vodka brand’s experimental marketing arm — to create a very unique Google Cardboard 360-degree VR experience. Afdhel Aziz, Director, Absolut Labs, tells Mashable that, "With Absolut deadmau5, we’re continuing our ongoing exploration of nightlife, using virtual reality as a canvas to create an epic, cinematic journey that celebrates spontaneous, … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's launches fried chicken burger with salted egg yolk gravy in Singapore

Thursday 30 June 8:45:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131916%2f1d48b62db23648848a5befb9cf082708Feed-tw Feed-fb SINGAPORE — McDonald's new Singaporean menu items launched on Thursday to long lines but disappointed reviews. The seasonal items are Singapore-themed: a fried chicken thigh burger with salted egg yolk dressing; salt and pepper crab-flavoured shaker powder for its fries; McFlurry sundae with gula melaka (palm sugar from Malaysia) in it; and a banana version of its usual apple pie … [Link]

Mashable » Bollywood film Rustom's trailer revisits a famous murder case in 1950s Mumbai

Thursday 30 June 8:04:00 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f30%2fa3%2frustom.4fe95Feed-tw Feed-fb The forthcoming Bollywood film Rustom revisits the infamous KM Nanavati murder case of 1959, in which an Indian naval commander went on trial for killing his wife's paramour in Mumbai Its intense first trailer suggests that the film will explore the grey shades of what became one of the first widely-publicised trials in India, as well as the role of … [Link]

Mashable » Hacker takes over Twitter account of Oculus CEO, has a good laugh

Thursday 30 June 7:58:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131874%2fbrendan_iribeFeed-tw Feed-fb Another day, another high-profile Twitter account hacked.  This time it's the account of Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe, whose Twitter account is apparently still under the control of an unknown hacker, who used it to send a string of pranks, including the "announcement" of a new Oculus CEO.  SEE ALSO: Don't be like Mark: How to protect your social accounts from … [Link]

Mashable » First Tesla flagship store launches in Sydney's centre, for lunchtime cruises

Thursday 30 June 7:45:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131846%2fteslaFeed-tw Feed-fb Tesla is powering into the Australian market with its first retail store in the country. The iconic American electric car brand, created by Elon Musk, is making its mark locally, moving into an iconic retail area of Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's business district SEE ALSO: Tesla wants to buy SolarCity for $2.8 billion A brand that likes … [Link]

Mashable » These are some of the best Australian and New Zealand stores on Etsy

Thursday 30 June 7:09:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131764%2f284ec09cfb454f5d895042815fd3812fFeed-tw Feed-fb Vintage and handmade marketplace, Etsy, can be an overwhelming place to explore, but there are some gems lurking if you look in the right place.  The site has just given out its 2016 Australian and New Zealand Etsy Awards to six amazing and niche designers. You won't see these unique products all around town, so if you like an individual style … [Link]

Slashdot » 2 Million-Person Terror Database Leaked Online

Thursday 30 June 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Stack: A 2014 version of the World-Check database containing more than 2.2 million records of people with suspected terrorist, organized crime, and corruption links has been leaked online. The World-Check database is administered by Thomson-Reuters and is used by 4,500 institutions, 49 of the world's 50 largest banks and by over … [Link]

Mashable » People are comparing toilet roll holders around the world and Japan wins again

Thursday 30 June 5:32:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131724%2fffaaf035850f458ea8e932a13865a5abFeed-tw Feed-fb There's a bit of toilet humour going down on Internet at the moment.  You see, even though the humble toilet paper roll holder is part of your daily routine, it probably doesn't enter your mind unless you run out of paper at an unfortunate moment. That's why it's baffling so many people are sharing videos of badly-designed toilet roll holders from … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Say The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Almost Wiped Us Out Too

Thursday 30 June 3:30:00 UTC 2016

HughPickens.com writes: Conventional wisdom states that mammalian diversity emerged from the ashes of the Cretaceous/Tertiary mass extinction event, ultimately giving rise to our own humble species. But Joshua A. Krisch writes at This Week that the asteroid that decimated the dinosaurs also wiped out roughly 93 percent of all mammalian species. "Because mammals did so well after the extinction, we … [Link]

Mashable » This 1952 Buick land-speed record holder can be yours for $195,000

Thursday 30 June 2:48:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131713%2f660755b20b4f415c8a03af53567698e2Feed-tw Feed-fb This 1952 Buick raw steel-finished beauty has a lot of titles, from its formal model name — the Super Riviera — to six-time land-speed world record holder. You can just call her "Bombshell Betty." SEE ALSO: Ford gave its $450,000 GT supercar a limited-edition '60s race car makeover Up for sale at duPont Registry is the highly modified but nonetheless … [Link]

Mashable » Still don't know which Australian party to vote for? This tool can help.

Thursday 30 June 2:27:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131747%2f410ef8e72d5a44d6b45c0ecd9814a5daFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're unsure which political party to vote for Saturday in the Australian election, never fear: There are a multitude of online tools that can help. There are the questionnaires created by news outlets including Fairfax Media's YourVote tool and ABC's Vote Compass, but you may have also seen ISideWith results being shared by friends in your Facebook feed. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Devastating R.I.P. video will make you mourn for Sydney's lost nightlife

Thursday 30 June 2:16:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131685%2fclosedsydneyeditFeed-tw Feed-fb A video for Sydney’s not-so-vibrant nightlife hit the Internet on Thursday night with the emotional weight of an Oscar in-memoriam package.In 2014 Sydney's nightlife decided it was time for bed. Well, conservative and strict step-father figure, NSW Premier Mike Baird decided, much to the chagrin of a lot of the young people in the state. SEE ALSO: The slow, painful death … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Prehistoric tombs may have doubled as star-gazing observatories

Thursday 30 June 1:31:50 UTC 2016

Ancient corridor-like “passage graves” could have helped early tribes see stars as they first rise above the horizon by blocking out the ambient light [Link]

New Scientist – News » Homebrew meteorites reveal origins of Mercury’s weird crust

Thursday 30 June 1:31:18 UTC 2016

Mixing up a fake powdered version of rare meteorites in the lab has shown how a freak surface feature arose from deep within the planet [Link]

Slashdot » DMCA Notices Remove 8,268 Projects On Github In 2015

Thursday 30 June 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Github's transparency report for 2015 shows that the site received many DMCA notices that removed more than 8,200 projects. "In 2015, we received significantly more takedown notices, and took down significantly more content, than we did in 2014," Github reports. For comparison, the company received only 258 DMCA notices in 2014, 17 of which responded with … [Link]

Mashable » Chevrolet cuts 4G LTE data plan pricing for its vehicles in half

Thursday 30 June 1:23:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131206%2f2015-gmc-canyon-slt-crew-cab-onstar-4g-lte-wifi-042Feed-tw Feed-fb Chevrolet was the first automaker to add 4G LTE connectivity to every model in its lineup. And now, just in time for the Fourth of July, the American automaker is cutting its data plan pricing virtually in half. SEE ALSO: New Yorkers and Californians really want driverless cars, Volvo says The Wi-Fi hotspot generated from the vehicle's 4G data connection … [Link]

Mashable » The app that matches surplus food with the hungry

Thursday 30 June 0:51:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131683%2f12120441_1513907068923545_463345874_nFeed-tw Feed-fb Plenty of businesses throw a ridiculous amount of catering into the garbage every day, often as people go hungry on the streets outside their office buildings.  What if there was a push-button way of matching the surplus with the demand? What if an app could actually be useful in this situation? That's the premise behind Copia, a service for on-demand … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's 'FASTER' 9000km, 60Tbps Transpacific Fiber Optics Cable Completed

Thursday 30 June 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via 9to5Google: Google and an association of telecom providers have announced that the FASTER broadband cable system that links Japan and the United States is now complete. The system is the fastest of its kind and stretches nearly 9,000 km across the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, starting in Oregon and ending in … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hanks shows heroism is complicated in 'Sully' trailer

Thursday 30 June 0:40:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13166%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-29_at_5.40.07_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Clint Eastwood loves his American heroes. But the story of Captain "Sully" Sullenberger — played by Tom Hanks — will be all about the Monday-morning quarterbacking that surrounded the US Airways pilot after he safely landed an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River in 2009. At least if this first trailer is to be believed. All 155 souls onboard survived. … [Link]

WIRED » Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill

Thursday 30 June 0:25:40 UTC 2016

Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto BillA research paper from the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security puts another nail in the coffin of a Senate bill to effectively ban strong encryption. The post Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Obama takes on Trump at 'Three Amigos' summit in Canada

Thursday 30 June 0:21:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f131618%2f31cab85660fc44dcaeb5321b61b4b05dFeed-tw Feed-fb As President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto gathered for what was jokingly called the "Three Amigos Summit," the specter of Donald Trump seemed to hover close.  While subjects ranging from trade, the recent "Brexit" vote and Tuesday's deadly attack in Turkey were also discussed, Trump was a hot topic of conversation.  SEE ALSO: Introducing … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Says TV Airwaves Being Sold For Wireless Use Are Worth $86.4 Billion

Thursday 30 June 0:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday the price of 126 MHz of television airwaves taken from broadcasters to be sold for wireless use in an ongoing auction is $86.4 billion. The FCC disclosed the price in a statement after completing the first part of an auction to repurpose low-frequency wireless … [Link]

Mashable » The new political battleground: Grindr, Instagram and Vine

Thursday 30 June 0:04:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13041%2fe5e9380d7dfe4d90b5b56fb24c325037Feed-tw Feed-fb In Australia, you can't even get a date these days without being accosted by a politician. Instead of simply legislating to give the youth what they want in the July 2 election — think marriage equality, jobs and action on climate change — the politicians have instead chosen to bombard them with sound bites in the digital spaces where they … [Link]

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