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.
Slashdot » Slackware 14.2 Released, Still Systemd-Free
sombragris writes: Slackware, the oldest GNU/Linux distribution still in active maintenance, was released just minutes ago. Slackware is noted for being the most Unix-like of all Linux distributions. While sporting kernel 4.4.14 and GCC 5.3, other goodies include Perl 5.22.2, Python 2.7.11, Ruby 2.2.5, Subversion 1.9.4, git-2.9.0, mercurial-3.8.2, KDE 4.14.21 (KDE 4.14.3 with kdelibs-4.14.21) Xfce 4.12.1… and no systemd! According … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon brings PBS Kids programming to Prime in push for younger viewers
LOS ANGELES — The streaming service battle to attract younger viewers continues. On Friday, Amazon announced PBS Kids programming — including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and new-to-Prime series such as Nature Cat — are now available on the platform. "We’re committed to making Prime Video the best destination for kids and family programming that will both educate and entertain," Brad Beale, … [Link]
Mashable » Cultural Revolution propaganda posters encouraged patriotism and hygiene
1971″Speed Up Agriculture Using Modern Machinery."Image: David Pollack/Corbis via Getty ImagesLasting roughly from 1966 to 1976, the Cultural Revolution was a period of enormous societal upheaval in China, as Communist Party leader Mao Zedong sought to restore ideological purity and a revolutionary spirit to the country.The decade was marked by purges and power struggles at the upper echelons of government, and … [Link]
Mashable » Apple buying Tidal would be great for Tidal
I’ll be honest, my gut reaction – when hearing the reports that Apple is in exploratory talks to acquire Tidal, was "well, that would be great for Tidal." After all, the music service owned by Jay Z, has been besieged by issues in its first year. After a disastrously tone-deaf launch, the business side of the service has been plagued … [Link]
Mashable » Apple fires back at Spotify over app update dispute
Apple has fired back after Spotify took the company to task for rejecting an app update. In a letter sent by Apple's top lawyer, the Cupertino company accuses the music streaming platform of asking for special treatment while blasting it for "rumors and half-truths." SEE ALSO: Apple rejects Spotify's app update, Spotify calls approval process a 'weapon' In the letter, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Will Be Largest Infrastructure As A Service Vendor By 2019, Says Morgan Stanley Survey
An anonymous reader writes from a report via GeekWire: According to Morgan Stanley's 2016 CIO Survey of 100 CIOs (75 CIOs based in the U.S., and 25 based in Europe), Microsoft's Azure will overtake Amazon Web Services (AWS) by 2019 to become the largest Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). The survey finds that roughly … [Link]
WIRED » NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69
NASA has greenlit New Horizons' next target: a lump of rock out in the Kuiper Belt called 2014 MU69. The post NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » BMW, Intel and MobilEye to bring fully autonomous car to the roads by 2021
BMW, Intel and MobilEye have teamed up to make fully autonomous cars a reality by 2021. The companies are combining forces and know-how to build a 'future-proofed' platform for automated driving vehicles. Although the first production creation from the trio won't be ready for five years, the companies have promised jointly created platform-based test cars by 2017. SEE ALSO: What … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Is Suing A Man That Teaches People To Repair Their MacBooks
New submitter alzoron writes: After the failure of New York's Fair Repair Act, independent third-party unauthorized Apple repair shops seem to be under attack. Louis Rossmann, owner of Rossman Repair Group, INC has uploaded a somewhat vague video alluding to his Youtube site, where he posts videos about repairing out of warranty repairs, possibly being shut down. Several sources (Reddit, … [Link]
WIRED » BMW’s Bold Plan to Make a Fully Self-Driving Car by 2021
A partnership between the German carmaker and tech companies promises a totally autonomous car by 2021. The post BMW's Bold Plan to Make a Fully Self-Driving Car by 2021 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Frontier Teams With AT&T To Block Google Fiber Access To Utility Poles
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: Frontier submitted a court filing last week supporting ATT's efforts to sue local governments in Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky to stop a new ordinance designed to give Google Fiber and similar companies access to utility poles. They're concerned the ordinances will spread to other states. Frontier's filing said, "the … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla Autopilot victim may have been watching 'Harry Potter' during crash
Florida Highway Patrol found a portable DVD player inside the Tesla Model S that collided with a tractor trailer on Wednesday, according to reports. The driver was killed when both he and the Autopilot system failed to see the truck crossing the highway. The driver of the truck involved the crash, Frank Baressi, said a Harry Potter movie was still … [Link]
Mashable » Dessert hummus wants to challenge everything you know about the chickpea
Give milk a break and try dipping your cookies in hummus. While the combination of cookies and hummus would normally sound pretty unappetizing, Delighted By has taken chick peas to a whole new level by creating an intriguing line of dessert hummus. SEE ALSO: Sushi donuts food trend sprinkles the Internet with culinary delight On the Delighted By website, founder Makenzie Marzluff … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Rolls Out Device-as-a-Service for PCs, Printers
HP says it plans to provide companies with personal computers and other devices as part of a service. Corporate customers of HP's new initiative dubbed "device-as-a-service" will be able to pay a fixed monthly fee per employee for devices, eliminating the need to pay the retail cost upfront for hardware. From a report on eWeek:The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company unveiled … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla crash victim once praised Autopilot for saving his life
In a bizarre twist of fate, the first known fatality involved with a Tesla Model S with Autopilot engaged was the same man who posted a video to YouTube back in early April showing what he described as the semi-autonomous driving system avoiding a collision. SEE ALSO: What the fatal Tesla Autopilot crash means for driverless cars Joshua Brown, the … [Link]
Mashable » MailChimp's CEO on that famous 'Serial' intro and why email just won't die
Ben Chestnut remembers when he first heard the promo spot that would end up with MailChimp getting a shoutout on Saturday Night Live. The CEO of MailChimp told Mashable's Biz Please that the company had first dibs on "Serial," the podcast that would become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to a pre-existing sponsorship that actually didn't go so well. "Serial" more … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber probably doesn't know what Netflix and chill means
"I'm better sleeping on my own," crooned Justin Bieber in "Love Yourself" and he means it. The singer, who was most recently linked to actress and billionaire's daughter Nicola Peltz, participated in the celebrity hobby du jour — posting emotional screenshots of iPhone notes on their social media accounts — to stand firmly by the lyrics. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's … [Link]
Mashable » The Huawei MateBook is no Surface Pro
Huawei's MateBook will draw the inevitable copycat comments from fans of both the Microsoft Surface Pro and the iPad Pro. But really, who copied who? Everyone copied Microsoft. The original Surface, as big a flop as it was, had the new portable-PC concept right from the start. SEE ALSO: Huawei's P9 and P9 Plus flagships come with dual Leica cameras … [Link]
Mashable » A puppy, his stick and a lesson in perseverance
When Angus the French bulldog found a long stick, little did he know he would be teaching us all a lesson in persistence. The puppy tried to bring his new toy into the house but was stopped by a doorframe that was just too small for his liking. SEE ALSO: Dog interrupts human's yoga with a downward dog of his … [Link]
Mashable » Up to 116 civilians killed by drones during Obama administration, White House says
Between 64 and 116 civilians were killed by drone strikes outside conventional warzones during the Obama administration by the end of 2015, according to figures released Friday. A report from the office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) said Friday that somewhere between 2372 and 2581 combatants were killed, and that 473 airstrikes were carried out outside "areas of active hostilities." Those … [Link]
Mashable » Husband surprises wife with 500 roses to celebrate her last round of chemo
Why gift a dozen roses when you can give hundreds? Brad Bousquet's wife Alissa just completed her last round of chemotherapy at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska. To celebrate the milestone, Brad presented her with 500 — yes, 500 — roses in a whopping 36 vases. Alissa's reaction? A lot of "holy moly." Brad wrote in a Facebook … [Link]
Slashdot » Security Researcher Gets Threats Over Amazon Review
Kate Conger, reporting for TechCrunch:Amazon retailers sometimes go to extreme lengths to guarantee good reviews, as security developer Matthew Garrett recently discovered when he wrote a one-star review of an internet-connected electric socket. When Garrett politely pointed out that the socket in question was woefully insecure, he received emails from the manufacturer claiming that the review would get employees fired … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Messenger has more than 11,000 bots
Facebook just moved one step closer toward making its bot ambitions a reality. Just months after introducing the first bots for Facebook Messenger at F8, the social network now counts more than 11,000 bots on its platform, the company announced. The milestone comes alongside some major improvements to how the bots work inside of Messenger. SEE ALSO: How to play … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: Delving Deep Into Inside‘s Darkest Secrets
We discuss all of the spoilers and secrets of the latest game from Limbo developer Playdead, so watch out if you haven't played it yet! The post Game|Life Podcast: Delving Deep Into Inside's Darkest Secrets appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Prepares One Final, Full-Screen Get Windows 10 Nag
An anonymous reader shares a ZDNet report:Those persistent Get Windows 10 pop-ups are going away soon, after Microsoft's free upgrade offer for Windows 10 expires on July 29. During those final days and hours, anyone still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 should brace for one last round of upgrade prods from Redmond, including a full-screen message, as the GWX … [Link]
Mashable » Is it too late to get water bottle flips into the 2016 Olympics?
Flipping water bottles is the best sport in the world, and that is a fact. Back in May, a high schooler blew minds with his talent show flip. Before that, a kid proved that long range and short range bottle flips were very different beasts, and he was a master of both. Now, the trend officially has competitors in Australia, … [Link]
Mashable » Mom writes moving thank you to American Girl company for displaying dolls without hair
American girl dolls may differ by race and class and lunch pail, but many come with the same kind of hair. Recently, however, Meredith Bailey was shopping with her daughter at an American Girl Dolls store in Natick, Massachusetts when she noticed that one of the dolls on display had no hair at all. Bailey's own daughter, Morgan, has alopecia, … [Link]
WIRED » Legal Weed and Adult Camp: All the News You Missed This Week
Every Friday youll get a roundup of the week’s most popular must-read stories from around the internet, courtesy of mastermind Dave Pell. The post Legal Weed and Adult Camp: All the News You Missed This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Battle of the Somme changed the face of warfare
1916French troops prepare to move on German positions.Image: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty ImagesOn July 1, 1916, the first shots were fired in what would become one of the bloodiest engagements in human history, the 141-day Battle of the Somme.It was nearly two years into what was then being called the Great War, and what was once expected to be a … [Link]
Mashable » Peer pressure, false claims lead many women to remove pubic hair, study finds
We live in a brave new world, ladies. A woman is on the brink of capturing a major party's presidential nomination for the first time in history and the Supreme Court just definitively ruled to protect abortion rights. SEE ALSO: Serena Williams takes down hecklers for all of womankind Yet, if it seems that gender equality is within our collective … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Ordered To Pay $3B Damages To HP
Oracle has been ordered to pay HP $3 billion in damages by a California jury over HP's claim that Oracle reneged on a deal to support HP computer servers running on Itanium chips from Intel. Oracle said it will appeal. BBC reports:The court battle over the contract was settled in 2012 but the damages HPE was due have only now … [Link]
Mashable » Gunmen take hostages in Bangladesh restaurant popular with foreign diplomats
UPDATED July 1 4:20 p.m. PT A group of gunmen attacked a restaurant popular with foreigners in a diplomatic zone of Dhaka in Bangladesh Friday night local time, taking hostages and exchanging gunfire with security forces, local media reports. A worker at the restaurant, the Holey Artisan Bakery in the city's Gulshan area, told reporters that the attackers were armed … [Link]
Mashable » This salamander robot can walk, crawl and swim
A Swiss research company has developed this robotic salamander to help scientists learn more about the spinal cord. So while it may be a little creepy, it's also very educational. Read more…More about Scientist, Research, Robots, Science, and Tech
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Mashable » The world's first-ever television commercial aired exactly 75 years ago
Television commercials didn't always dominate the airwaves. For the first years of the medium's existence, TV advertising was actually banned by the federal government (not that it stopped a few bold broadcasters from experimenting illegally). SEE ALSO: The ad man behind the world's most famous commercial dies The American public wasn't introduced to the first legal TV ad until June … [Link]
Popular Science » Alton Brown Seasons Steak With A Power Drill
Entertainment Grill, baby, grill Alton Brown shows viewers, without uttering a single word, how to supercharge their pepper grinders. [Link]
Mashable » Staples, the home of school supplies, just trolled Kris Jenner
If you're keeping track of the best tweets of 2016, get out your notepad and jot this one down near the top. Staples Canada, delivered a piping hot burn to Kris Jenner, the one and only matron of the Kardashian establishment. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian displays how to respond to sexy Kim Kardashian photos Jenner promoted the latest addition to … [Link]
Mashable » Bye, Britain: Companies look to make their own Brexit after the vote to leave
LONDON — A week after the UK's vote to leave the European Union, things don't seem quite as bad as they first looked. Global stock markets have rebounded after they fell off a cliff after the shocking results emerged. Even the FTSE 100 has bounced back after two days of record losses, hitting its highest level since August. The pound … [Link]
Mashable » What the fatal Tesla Autopilot crash means for driverless cars
The fact that a driver was killed in a crash inside his Tesla on Wednesday while the semi-autonomous Autopilot system was engaged is tragic. However, the collision will have ripple effects across Tesla and the rest of the automotive industry. That's because it brings into question people's trust in self-driving systems. While it's fair for people to feel wary of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook may be considering taking humans out of Trending Topics
Facebook's Trending Topics has been a major source of controversy in recent months because of allegations that some of its editors had been downplaying conservative news outlets. The revelation that humans were involved in selecting what subjects and media outlets showed up in the section caught some by surprise. Those who watch Facebook closely knew that there was a human … [Link]
Popular Science » Listen to the Sounds Of Jupiter Captured By NASA's Approaching Juno Spacecraft
Space Drops of Jupiter Take a listen to these sounds recorded by Juno as it entered Jupiter's magnetic field on June 24… [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Slams Spotify For Asking For 'Preferential Treatment'
On Thursday, Spotify made major accusations against Apple of playing unfair to its music service. The Swedish-based music company said that Apple didn't approve a new version of Spotify's iOS app because "it didn't want competition for Apple Music." The Cupertino-based company has responded to the accusations. In a letter sent to Spotify general counsel Horacio Gutierrez on Friday, Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » Despite High Tech Unisuits, US Rowing Team Will Still Be at Risk in Rio
Health Pollution levels are too high for even the best technology to combat Textile engineers are trying to help the 2016 Summer Olympic athletes prepare themselves to find themselves in some pretty disgusting places. [Link]
Mashable » Everyone at your family picnic, ranked from worst to best
Family reunions are usually horrible. You’re either repeating the same conversation 27 times or eating a potato salad that’s been sitting out in the sun all day The most redeemable aspect has nothing to do with family at all. The best moments are the few coveted minutes you spend alone in the bathroom, ignoring knocks from Aunt Darlene who’s trying … [Link]
Popular Science » Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano On Science And 'Swiss Army Man'
Entertainment The stars of Swiss Army Man talk biology, psychology and more with Popular Science Popular Science had the opportunity to sit down with Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe to discuss the biology of decomposition, the psychology of isolation, how they felt about… [Link]
Mashable » 8 best TV episodes of 2016 (so far)
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the most recent seasons of Orange Is the New Black, Game of Thrones and more. It's the halfway point of 2016, a perfect time to take stock of the best entertainment offerings of the half-year. Check out our picks for the best television episodes of the year below — and since "The top 16 … [Link]
Popular Science » How Pokémon Is Coming To Your Smartphone
Entertainment Talking Pokémon Go with the CEO of Niantic, makers of the new augmented reality experience We speak with John Hanke, CEO of Niantic: the folks behind Pokémon Go. [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying venomous swimming centipede discovered by scientists
In a world first, scientists say they have discovered a massive amphibious centipede that also has an excruciating bite. NBD. The centipede, dubbed Scolopendra cataracta, was discovered in Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, and can grow up to 20 centimeters long, or about eight inches for my fellow confused Americans, National Geographic reports. SEE ALSO: Woman finds 16-foot python slithering across … [Link]
WIRED » The Best Things Coming to Netflix in July (Lethal Weapon FTW)
BoJack’s third season, a classic science-fiction trilogy, and Tina Fey's best screenplay are all on the streaming service this month. The post The Best Things Coming to Netflix in July (Lethal Weapon FTW) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 3 Things You Need to Know About NASA’s Juno Mission
Juno is drawing closer and closer to Jupiter—so buckle up for a whole bunch of new science. The post 3 Things You Need to Know About NASA's Juno Mission appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Are Planting False Experiences Into Peoples' Brains, Inception-Style
Health Neurofeedback trained people to see what wasn't there In the future, we might be able to go to a doctor and have new memories or experiences incepted into our brains. [Link]
Mashable » Thanks, Brexit: You're going to wait even longer to buy Airbnb or Uber shares
Don't expect to be buying shares in companies like Uber or Airbnb anytime soon. Large private tech companies have even less reason to enter the public markets after Britain's decision to leave the European Union. The split has already sent global markets into a fresh round of volatility and appears poised to haunt the global economy for months and maybe years to … [Link]
Mashable » This bird species can fly for months at a time without landing
If there were an endurance record for bird species, the little-known frigatebird would win. A new study shows that frigatebirds routinely fly for months at a time without landing, skimming the sea surface only occasionally to catch floating prey. Previously, scientists thought these birds and another bird species, known as swift birds, only remained aloft for many days at a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Impossible vanishing stars could be signs of advanced alien life
Finding extraterrestrial civilisations with technology far beyond our own could be as simple as catching stars or galaxies in a disappearing act [Link]
Slashdot » The WRT54GL: A 54Mbps Router From 2005 Still Makes Millions For Linksys
Jon Brodkin, reporting for Ars Technica:In a time when consumers routinely replace gadgets with new models after just two or three years, some products stand out for being built to last. Witness the Linksys WRT54GL, the famous wireless router that came out in 2005 and is still for sale. At first glance, there seems to be little reason to buy … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry just hit a crazy milestone on Twitter
Katy Perry is the official pop lord of Twitter. The Grammy-nominated singer is the first user to hit the 90 million follower mark on the social site, making her the most-followed person in the world. Perry now wields top place over Justin Bieber (83.8 million) and Taylor Swift (79 million). The pop star has long been one of the most-followed people … [Link]
Popular Science » Here Are 8 Awesome Canadian Scientists
Science Happy Canada Day 8 Canadian Scientists for Canada Day… [Link]
Popular Science » The End Of Root Canals?
Health Stem cell-stimulating fillings could change dentistry and save your teeth Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Harvard have created a tooth filling made of biomaterials that stimulates the growth of stem cells, allowing damaged… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gut bacteria spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time
The discovery of gut bacteria that need the calming chemical GABA to survive could explain why bacteria seem to influence our mood [Link]
New Scientist – News » First evidence that synaesthesia gives colour to sign language
People with synaesthesia can associate colours and tastes with written words. Now, for the first time, we’ve discovered this can also happen for sign language [Link]
Popular Science » This Is Why You Should Keep Your Face Away From Big Fireworks
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Mashable » Elephants in Thailand receive prosthetic limbs after landmine accidents
A decade ago, Mosha wandered into landmine territory between Myanmar and Thailand. One of her legs was lost in the blast. The Asian elephant was recently fitted for an updated prosthetic limb to replace her front leg from Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation hospital located in northern Thailand. This makes her the first elephant from the hospital to successfully use an artificial … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Will Soon Let Users Control How Posts Are Translated
Technology With a feature that's been tested in Pages before Facebook Gives Multilingual Users More Control Over Translated Posts… [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat went down for an hour, and the millennials panicked
Snapchat selfie sharing came to dramatic halt on Friday, and not surprisingly, its core user base was not happy. The popular photo-swapping network experienced an outage this morning, as users were unable to send snaps to friends or post to their Snapchat stories. However, users were still able to view existing stories, as well as content on Snapchat’s Discover channels. … [Link]
Mashable » Bear appears to be fine after collision with speeding truck
The Missouri State Highway Patrol captured this footage of a bear hurdling into a speeding truck. Although it is difficult to say what happened to the bear after the collision, it appears to run off into the woods. Read more…More about Highway Patrol, Truck, Bear In Road, Runaway, and Bear [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's News Feed changes are kind of scary
On this week’s episode of MashTalk, Lance, Pete and I talk about the changes happening with the Facebook News Feed (05:00) and how they will impact regular users, brands and news publishers. We then shift gears to talk about a slew of Amazon announcements – including the return of Prime Day (20:30) and the ultra-discounted Android phones Amazon is subsidizing … [Link]
Popular Science » Bomb-Sniffing Locusts, A Robot Salamander, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus the new selfie drone Our 10 favorite images from this week in science and tech. [Link]
Popular Science » Exploring Breast Cancer Cells In Virtual Reality Could Help Fight The Disease
Health Just don't forget to dodge incoming particles A team at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, designed a VR simulation to explore cancer cells. [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop One cofounder steps down from CTO role
The future of sub-supersonic transportation just took a hit. Brogan BamBrogan, who launched Hyperloop One (then just Hyperloop) in his garage in 2015 and served as Chief Technology Officer, is stepping down. "Cofounder and CTO Brogan BamBrogan has decided to take a step back from Hyperloop One. We appreciate everything that he has done to put us on the path … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Releases First Build of Servo, Its Next-Generation Browser Engine
An anonymous reader writes: As promised, Mozilla has released the first Nightly build of Servo, its new browser engine. This is the first tech demo of Servo, which Jack Moffitt, Servo project lead at Mozilla, described to us a few months ago as "a next-generation browser engine focused on performance and robustness." Packages for macOS and Linux are available to … [Link]
WIRED » Soon Facebook Will Instantly Translate Your Posts Into 44 Languages
Beginning today, some will have the option of instantly translating their Facebook posts into as many as 44 different languages. The post Soon Facebook Will Instantly Translate Your Posts Into 44 Languages appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Brilliant 10-year-old roboticist is youngest ever recipient of the Paris Innovation Fellowship
UPDATE July 1, 2016, 2:45 p.m. EST: Kat Bolognan just reached out to Mashable and provided more information on this story that we added in. While most fifth graders are naturally focused on straight chillin', one is already on track to change the world. Ten-year-old roboticist Eva is the youngest person to receive Five by Five's Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's Alexa now accepts voice commands to buy stuff for you
If there was any doubt that Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is a Trojan horse designed to get people to buy more things from Amazon, let those doubts be dispelled. The online retail giant announced on Friday that Alexa, which is supported by the Echo, Echo Dot, Tap and Fire TV, will now let you order "tens of millions" of Amazon … [Link]
Popular Science » How Juno Broke The Distance Record For Solar-Powered Spacecraft
Space NASA's mission to Jupiter is brought to you by: the Sun, from 700 million miles away NASA’s Juno spacecraft has blown through the ribbon at the end of the robot race, breaking the record for farthest distance traveled using solar power. The spacecraft is… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Scale Introduces the API for Human Labor
Scale has introduced what it calls the "API for Human Labor." The Scale API connects integrated apps with an on-demand human workforce. Apps and companies can utilize the outsourced workforce to build a human-augmented feature or supplement existing human processes.
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Popular Science » Lab-Grown Leather Gets A Boost
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News No cows required Brooklyn startup Modern Meadow just wrangled $40 million in financing to fabricate leather. No cows required. [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What's Your Preferred Note-Taking App?
Earlier this week, popular note-taking app Evernote announced major changes to its service. The company announced that free users on the app will now only be able to sync across two devices. The company also raised the prices of its paid tiers by 40%. This move, as you can imagine, has resulted in Evernote facing a backlash from many of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook can now translate your posts into other languages
You don't need to be bilingual to post in other languages on Facebook. The social network is testing a new AI-powered tool that allows people to simultaneously post updates in multiple languages. Facebook previously made this tool available to page owners earlier this year but is now beginning to test it more broadly. SEE ALSO: Facebook's latest feature helps you … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Does a Rocket Need to Roll Going Into Orbit?
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Why did the Saturn V, which was a symmetrical tube of a rocket, need to roll into orbit? [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA’s Juno spacecraft gears up for a whirlwind tour of Jupiter
On 4 July, the Juno probe must fire its thrusters to try to go into orbit around Jupiter, where it will spend around a year and a half exploring its mysteries [Link]
Mashable » Police break into apartment to rescue blow-up doll
A few egos likely deflated on Tuesday when several Dutch police officers broke down an apartment door to rescue a plastic blow-up doll. According to Dutch News, police rushed to an East Amsterdam residence Tuesday after neighbors reported seeing a woman in black lingerie standing listlessly at a window. Worried the woman may be hurt, the officers tried to get … [Link]
Mashable » One Snapchat filter is too real for some teens
It me. If you haven't opened Snapchat in a while, the app has an ever-changing pack of face-morphing filters, which allow you to swap faces with others and transform into everything from a dog to someone with an abnormally large forehead. One such filter turns you into a stereotypical geeky teen, complete with glasses held together with tape and a … [Link]
Popular Science » Video: Pedals The Upright Bear Is Thriving
Animals The celebrity bear who walks on his hind legs was spotted recently in New Jersey New footage of Pedals, NJ's most famous bipedal bear, recently surfaced. [Link]
Slashdot » Ruby On Rails 5.0 Released
steveb3210 writes: Today, Ruby On Rails released version 5.0.0 of the platform. Major new features include ActionCable which brings support for WebSockets and a slimmed-down API-only mode From the official blog post:After six months of polish, four betas, and two release candidates, Rails 5.0 is finally done! It's taken hundreds of contributors and thousands of commits to get here, but … [Link]
Mashable » Every episode of 'Star Trek' is now available on Netflix UK
If you live in the UK and Ireland, there's a galactic treat waiting in your Netflix lineup. Every single episode of the Star Trek TV franchise is now available to stream, Netflix announced Thursday. It's already available for Netflix's U.S. customers. SEE ALSO: Inside 'Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience' The iconic sci-fi series started in 1966, spanning numerous spin-offs … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton sends off The Toast with a heartfelt note
The Toast is being sent off on a high note. Hillary Clinton penned a short essay entitled "A note on the Toast" for the website's last day, extolling the site's effort in heightening the work of female writers. The entire piece is well worth reading and can be found here. SEE ALSO: What young voters forget about Hillary Clinton's historic moment … [Link]
Mashable » Who needs a 4K display? Surfing the web in VR is where we're all going.
One day soon we'll all be surfing the internet in virtual reality just like how graphic designers envisioned it would look like in the '90s. According to Google's François Beaufort, the Chromium team is working on a "VR shell" to let users browser the web using Google Cardboard or Daydream-ready VR headsets with a smartphone slotted in. SEE ALSO: With … [Link]
Mashable » News flash: June 2016's news bloopers are hysterical
So many accidental penises. News Be Funny Videos has taken on the noble responsibility of compiling the best newscaster fails of June 2016. Watching bloopers has been bringing us joy since childhood, and the innocence behind all the dirty mistakes — from "5 o'cock – I mean 5 o'clock" to a reporter taking a selfie as the broadcast went live … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato strips down for sultry new single, 'Body Say'
"Scared of what I might say, cause I'm at the edge," might be the most Demi Lovato lyric ever. The outspoken pop star released a new single "Body Say" after debuting it on her tour with Nick Jonas — and she also Instagrammed a sexy photo series to accompany the new song. SEE ALSO: Oh slay can you see: Watch … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny, probably grumpy bird looks a whole lot like Bernie Sanders
Way back in March when a small bird offered its Bernie Sanders endorsement at an Oregon rally, the internet lost its mind. Things have since changed for Sanders, who's stated that he'll vote for likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in November. SEE ALSO: Bernie supporters considering a Trump vote: WTF are you thinking? But though Sanders' chances of nabbing the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Mini-Scientist Teach You About Tornados In The Cutest Way Possible
Science Watch out, Neil deGrasse Tyson, your job isn't safe Learn the science behind tornados from this tiny scientist named Oliver. [Link]
Mashable » Need music that will increase your focus? AI can help.
You know that feeling: Friday afternoon, with only a few to-do list items between you and your weekend plans. And obviously, you know logically that all you have to do is knock out some emails and finish a task or two before you’re home free, but it’s so hard to get in the right mindset to work because you’re just … [Link]
Mashable » Jessica Williams used her final ‘Daily Show’ appearance to confront Trump-loving Bernie supporters
On Wednesday, it was announced that longtime “The Daily Show” correspondent Jessica Williams would be leaving the show to create her own program on Comedy Central. Host Trevor Noah introduced Williams’ final report — declaring it a “bittersweet moment” — and Williams delivered her final passionate piece about Bernie Sanders supporters who plan to vote for Donald Trump instead of Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: Jessica … [Link]
Slashdot » You Can Now Browse Through 427 Millon Stolen MySpace Passwords
Stan Schroeder, writing for Mashable:An anonymous hacker managed to obtain an enormous number of user credentials in June 2013 from fallen social networking giant MySpace — some 427 million passwords, belonging to approx. 360 million users. In May 2016, a person started selling that database of passwords on the dark web. Now, the entire database is available online for free. … [Link]
Popular Science » Harbor Seal Pups Die After Beachgoers Take Them Home
Animals Y'all gotta stop doing this A harbor seal pup died after a beachgoer in Westport, Wash. took it home in a tote bag, spurring new efforts from the NOAA to caution against interacting with wild… [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: How 'Game of Thrones' made high fantasy cool
Winter is here…and so is the MashReads Podcast. This week, join MashReads as we talk about all things Game of Thrones, including the explosive Season 6 finale, the show vs. the books and the best Game of Thrones things we've seen on the internet. After all, the night is dark and full of Game of Thrones obsessing. And as always, we … [Link]
WIRED » Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change
Does Exxon Mobil have a constitutional right to sow doubt about climate science? The post Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul
Who knew an illustrated guide to New York City's windows could be so captivating? The post In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Why Twitter Can't Even Protect Tech CEOs From Getting Hacked
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a number of CEOs — including Google's Sundar Pichai, and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg — become victims of Twitter hacks. One must ask, what's wrong with Twitter that so many people — including high-profile names — keep getting hacked? BuzzFeed dives deep into the problem, and says it's how Twitter interacts with third-party … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny 5-year-old wants you to watch his new YouTube science show
Oliver, like many children, is curious enough about the world to love science and hammy enough to want his own YouTube show on the subject. So his parents set him up with his own YouTube account, and published his very first episode of "Oliver's Science Lab." In his first episode, he tackles the jar tornados. It's adorable and informative. Emma … [Link]
Mashable » Meet 'Drone-ovic,' the drone that's trying to improve your tennis game
LONDON — Ever wished you could get your serving game on Novak Djokovic's level? Now, you can. Sort of. SEE ALSO: This drone is controlled with a smartwatch, but is it any good? Virgin Active has launched what it says is the first drone geared toward enhancing the tennis training experience. Dubbed "The Drone-ovic," it's designed to drop balls from … [Link]
Mashable » The 12 most impressive social good innovations from June
We are all full of good ideas — and sometimes those good ideas can change the world. Whether it's an innovative take on an existing invention or a brand-new way to tackle a tough problem, inventors aren't shy when it comes to setting their impactful ideas into motion. SEE ALSO: The 11 most impressive social good innovations from May From … [Link]
Mashable » Poor Justin Bieber falls down. Again.
The artist who was always "on top of the world" can't stop falling down on it. Last night during a concert in Jacksonville, Florida, Justin Bieber was happily dancing on a wet, clearly dangerous, stage when tragedy struck. For a few terrifying (hilarious) seconds, Bieber slipped and landed on his butt and thousands of audience members anxiously waited for the … [Link]
Mashable » Kid loses his stuffed elephant, so photoshoppers give him a trip around the world
For a little kid, there are few more tragic losses than when a treasured stuffed animal goes missing. And while nothing can fill that terrible void, sometimes the dorks on r/photoshopbattles can help. SEE ALSO: Victorious hedgehog had to be honored by a photoshop battle Redditor kontankarite posted the following message: "Friend's son lost his favorite toy. Parents said the … [Link]
Popular Science » Only You Can Lift This DIY Hammer Of Thor
DIY Build an electromagnetic superhero hammer that responds to your touch Build a replica of Thor's hammer Mjolnir that uses an electromagnet and a fingerprint sensor—so only you will be able to lift it, by unlocking it with your fingerprint. [Link]
Mashable » Lions Gate buys Starz movie channel for $4.4 billion
Content + distribution = money. That's the basic equation behind Thursday's news that movie and TV studio Lions Gate acquired subscription channel Starz for $4.4 billion. The deal, a combination of stock and cash, merges the company that made "The Hunger Games" series with one of the biggest pay-for cable channels. SEE ALSO: Hulu confirms it will offer live TV … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking 'Game of Thrones' theory answers one of our biggest questions from Season 6
Warning: As you probably guessed, this post contains plenty of spoilers. LONDON — Okay, so after the Season 6 finale we now finally know that R + L = J, the long-speculated theory that Jon Snow's real parents are Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, is indeed (probably) correct. We also know that Lyanna died in childbirth at the Tower of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan made a stirring tribute the new King in the North
Caution: Winter is here and spoilers are everywhere. Wrapped in thick furs and cursing the fall of winter, YouTuber TheGaroStudios set about making a fitting tribute to the trials and tribulations Jon Snow had to endure before finally being named King in the North. In the last episode of Season 6, that's just what happened, with the firm support of … [Link]
Mashable » Uber and Ola's clash in India shifts from the roads to courts
The competition between Uber and its Indian rival Ola has shifted from the streets to the courtrooms. The two ride-sharing companies are in the midst of a fierce battle in the southern state of Karnataka, with Ola accusing Uber of not abiding by the country's laws in a court. SEE ALSO: Uber removes the surprises from ride pricing Karnataka is … [Link]
Mashable » We threw it back to the future with Rise9 at VidCon 2016
What do the biggest social media influencers and creators have in common? They reigned supreme at VidCon 2016. Oh, and they were also in attendance at the second-annual, invite-only, Back to the Future-themed Rise9 bash. Rise9 and Diply, with Mashable by their side, took guests back in time. The #ThrowBacktotheFuture party boasted a real-life DeLorean, a 50’s barbershop quartet, and Ring … [Link]
Slashdot » Data Can Help Fix America's Overcrowded Jails, Says White House
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNET: The White House launched a program called the Data-Driven Justice (DDJ) initiative to help reduce the population of jails. It will allow states to better divert low-level offenders with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and keep low-risk defendants out of jail while they await trial. The DDJ program … [Link]
Mashable » Help Nicolas Cage find national treasures in this patriotic puzzle
It's the Fourth of July and everyone's waiting to watch some amazing firework spectacular. But you? You're on a mission — a mission to find the National Treasure Nicolas Cage and the treasures he's looking for. Take a look at our Where's Waldo-esque puzzle and see if you can save Independence Day. SEE ALSO: The definitive ranking of picnic food … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual reality lets you stroll around a breast cancer cell
Medical researchers are using virtual reality to create accurate, explorable versions of our insides. Alice Klein goes for a walk [Link]
Mashable » You can now browse through 427 million stolen MySpace passwords
An anonymous hacker managed to obtain an enormous number of user credentials in June 2013 from fallen social networking giant MySpace — some 427 million passwords, belonging to approx. 360 million users. In May 2016, a person started selling that database of passwords on the dark web. Now, the entire database is available online for free Thomas White, security researcher … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tesla driver dies in first fatal autonomous car crash in US
A Tesla Model S operating in autopilot mode has collided with a truck in Florida, killing the car's driver, Joshua Brown. The accident will spark hard questions about the safety of such features [Link]
Mashable » Silent WWI soldiers are giving out these cards for a poignant reason
Actors dressed as World War I soldiers have descended on stations across the UK to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Silently, the actors mixed with commuters and handed out business cars detailing the names of those who died, the battalion in which they fought, their age and date of their death: 1 July 1916. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » 6 apps to distract and amuse yourself while you're stuck in traffic this weekend
Leave the fireworks to the professionals. More people than ever are going to travel this Fourth of July weekend, smashing previous records. This increase in vacationers means more cars on the road, and more traffic for everyone. SEE ALSO: Heading out of town? July 4th travel to break record While you're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, tensions can run high and … [Link]
Mashable » People are sharing what it's like to grow up shy and it's the story of everyone's life
LONDON — Growing up is hard. And, it's even harder when you're shy. SEE ALSO: How I learned to love my incessant blushing From blushing when someone talks to you to feeling anxious about speaking up in class; being shy at school can be a crippling experience. Shyness isn't all that uncommon. A 20-year analysis of research found that 62% … [Link]
WIRED » A Very Blurry Middle Finger to Mugshot Websites
Once a mugshot is posted online, it's hard to take down. Hacker-artist Paolo Cirio has a plan. The post A Very Blurry Middle Finger to Mugshot Websites appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » We’re Still Fighting Over This Ranking of Roald Dahl Movies
So far, 10 books from British author Roald Dahl have been adapted for film. Here is your definitive ranking of all of them. The post We’re Still Fighting Over This Ranking of Roald Dahl Movies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water
Health experts aren't sure US rowers' fancy antimicrobial gear will do much to protect water athletes from nasty viruses and bacteria at the Olympics. The post The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Wimbledon tennis player goes on blistering rant after losing match
LONDON — When it comes to match point at Wimbledon, tensions can sometimes run a little high. SEE ALSO: 13 of the most ball-droppingly awkward Wimbledon tennis fails Never was this more evident than in Thursday's second round contest between Viktor Troicki and Albert Ramos-Vinolas, which ended in pretty dramatic fashion after Troicki decided he didn't like one of the … [Link]
WIRED » B&O’s First Wireless Earphones Are Clever Little Devils
Bang and Olufsen was late to the neckbud game, but it doesn't show. The post B&O's First Wireless Earphones Are Clever Little Devils appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Retired man makes badass breakfast machine
LONDON — Q: What's better than breakfast? A: Breakfast prepared by a machine two older British men built to make their wives the perfect breakfast. SEE ALSO: Dad invents groundbreaking anti-bug mechanism for summer cookouts Inventor Peter Browne, age 69, worked with his buddy Mervyn Huggett to build the "Sunday Morning Breakfast Machine"' which serves up the perfect toast, soft-boiled egg, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Data Science with Python – $29.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Data Science with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » These jokes about the Queen's sex life got 100 complaints
It turns out that Britons are quite edgy over sex jokes involving the Queen. SEE ALSO: The Queen's answer to how she's doing is the understatement of the year A BBC Radio 4 show broadcast on the Queen's 90th birthday, which aired at 6:30 p.m., involved comedians discussing several topics, including the subject "the Queen must have had sex at … [Link]
Mashable » David Brent's haunting new music video will make you feel things
LONDON — Brent is officially back, folks. SEE ALSO: 'Life on the Road' trailer is full of cringeworthy David Brent realness In the run-up to the new David Brent movie Life on the Road, Ricky Gervais has shared a very powerful music video about Brent's experience of losing his virginity at the tender age of 18. "Lady Gypsy" is part … [Link]
WIRED » Venture Inside the Command Center of the World’s Largest Airline
In the first installment of our series Flight Mode, we visit Delta mission control, where 300 people watch thousands of planes to keep everything running smoothly. The post Venture Inside the Command Center of the World's Largest Airline appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft President Brad Smith: Computer Science Is Space Race of Today
theodp writes: Q. How is K-12 computer science like the Cold War? A. It could use a Sputnik moment, at least that's the gist of an op-ed penned by Senator Jerry Moran (R., KS) and Microsoft President Brad Smith. From the article: "In the wake of the Soviet Union's 1957 Sputnik launch, President Eisenhower confronted the reality that America's educational … [Link]
Mashable » Beloved Indian sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' is being rebooted as a web series
Two of India's most popular television shows are being revived online. A decade after it ended, the beloved Indian TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is being rebooted as a web series. It the second Indian show to return online, after the 1990s school drama Hip Hip Hurray was resurrected as a web series, 15 years after it went off air. … [Link]
Mashable » 500 people stood in line overnight in Bangkok for KAWS merchandise
Outside the Central Embassy mall in Bangkok stands an 8-metre-tall blue Elmo-like muppet with its eyes crossed out. It's one of the signature characters from Brooklyn-based former street artist Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS. Donnelly has made a name for himself professionally with his limited edition toys and clothing, most of which feature his skull-and-crossbones designs on cartoon characters … [Link]
WIRED » Review: Sony PS-HX500 Turntable
Somebody finally got serious and made a decent turntable with plug-and-play hi-res digital recording capability. Rejoice. The post Review: Sony PS-HX500 Turntable appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 9 key predictions for what'll happen in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7
Late June is the absolute worst time in the Game of Thrones calendar. We've had the delicious joy of 10 brand new episodes, we've fully re-immersed ourselves into the world of Westeros, and now — all too abruptly — the whole thing has been put on hold again. We've got to wait a whole damn year before we find out … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Cersei sides with Ewan McGregor, slams Boris Johnson in 1 tweet
LONDON — If there's one person you really don't want to get on the wrong side of, it's Cersei. Boris Johnson — who argued for the UK to leave the European Union, won, and then announced yesterday that he wouldn't be running for prime minister after all — no longer merely has the wrath of a nation to contend with. … [Link]
Mashable » The 7 least essential questions for 'Game of Thrones' Season 7
Now that Game of Thrones is over, fans will pore over episodes like fantasy detectives, looking for clues that might answer the show's biggest questions. SEE ALSO: Cersei's 'Overwatch' Play of the Game officially wins 'Game of Thrones' Also, some people might re-watch each episode out of boredom, step into the shower and wonder: Is Ser Pounce still alive? Was … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook gives up on Paper
The words "Facebook Paper" might only be vaguely familiar to you. This is because Facebook's iPhone-only news app, launched in 2014, never got much traction. Facebook never shared any usage numbers for the app, but the signs that Paper's shelf life is coming to an end were plenty. Facebook shut down Creative Labs, Facebook's internal team that brought the app to … [Link]
Mashable » This playlist is here to send some much-needed good vibes your way
LONDON — As Brexit continues to dominate headlines, as well as the humiliating defeat against Iceland in the Euro 2016 football tournament — and no still no sign of summer — we are here to cheer you up and send good vibes your way. This week DJ Khaled revealed what we already know — he has all the “major keys,” and Skepta let … [Link]
Slashdot » Guccifer 2.0 Calls DNC Hack His "Personal Project," Mocks Security Firms
An anonymous reader writes: The notorious hacker most recently in the news for releasing Clinton Foundation documents has said on Thursday in a blog post that the stolen confidential files from the DNC was his "personal project." Guccifer 2.0, as he identifies himself as, added that security firms and the DNC may be trying to blame the attack on Russia, … [Link]
Mashable » Indian official resigns after outrage over her selfie with a rape survivor
An Indian official resigned after facing public outrage for taking a selfie with a rape survivor in the western state of Rajasthan. The selfie, taken on June 29, went viral on social media, provoking widespread criticism for its insensitivity. SEE ALSO: Twitter slams Bollywood actor Salman Khan for saying he felt like a 'raped woman' The official Somya Gurjar is … [Link]
WIRED » You Want Your Kids to Change the World, Right? We Can Help
You want cool, safe, loved kids who turn into cool, adventurous, world-changing kids. We've got you covered. The post You Want Your Kids to Change the World, Right? We Can Help appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2306: Spotify gives Apple an earful!
Cry me a river? [Link]
Slashdot » 'Healing' Detected In Antarctic Ozone Hole, Says Study
kheldan quotes a report from BBC: Researchers say they have found the first clear evidence that the thinning in the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal. The scientists said that in September 2015 the hole was around 4 million sq km smaller than it was in the year 2000 — an area roughly the size of India. The … [Link]
Mashable » How Change.org became a legitimate force in Australian politics
Until recently, politicians could safely ignore clicktivism. Hundreds of online petitions could fill their inboxes and they could look the other way, but that's changing. Now campaigns started on Change.org are translating into activism beyond the Internet and Australia's elected officials are taking notice. SEE ALSO: Awful Australian election made more awful by awful Facebook Live videos In the 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » 8 of the biggest beauty trends so far in 2016
Everything that glitters is Internet gold. Thanks to YouTube and social media, beauty trends for men and women go viral at incredible speeds. One need only look at 2015's galaxy hair, a trend that was birthed on the Interwebs and soon spread everywhere. This year, the glitter roots trend got big and even made it to the red carpet when Dakota Fanning … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook To Shred 'Paper' News-Reading App On July 29th
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: Facebook's Paper app for iOS is scheduled to shut down on July 29th. While the app impressed critics, it failed to impress the general public. The Verge reports: "The app transformed the core Facebook experience into a kind of newsreader, with customizable sections for politics, technology, food, and other subjects. … [Link]
WIRED » The White House Is on a Mission to Shrink US Prisons With Data
So far, 67 cities and states, as well as tech companies like Amazon, are on board. The post The White House Is on a Mission to Shrink US Prisons With Data appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple In Talks To Buy Jay Z-Owned Tidal Streaming Service
An anonymous reader writes: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple is in talks to acquire the Jay Z owned streaming service, Tidal. 9to5Mac reports: "While specific details are unclear at this point, Apple acquiring Tidal would give it an incredible leg up when it comes to negotiating for exclusive streaming rights. Tidal is currently owned by Jay Z … [Link]
Mashable » Turns out making a YouTube prank show can be 'toxic' to a relationship
LOS ANGELES — A month after Jesse Wellens and Jeana Smith — a.k.a. PrankvsPrank ̵~ announced their break-up via YouTube comes this revelation: making a show together may not be the healthiest thing for a relationship. "It was great in the beginning but then it slowly … it kinda like polluted our relationship and made it toxic," the 31-year-old Wellens said Thursday … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro captures terrifying moment skydiver loses parachute mid-flight
A skydiver delivering a game ball to a soccer game in Oklahoma City on June 28 captured a terrifying moment on his GoPro when he lost his main parachute. Daniel Herndon was recording the flight with his helmet camera and released the raw video onto his Facebook page yesterday. SEE ALSO: Unboxing the Hero 4 Session, the smallest GoPro ever … [Link]
Mashable » Spire smart pebble watches your breathing and mental health
I don’t like to think about breathing. It’s a job for my subconscious mind, and the more I’m conscious of it, the more I become concerned that I will stop breathing entirely. (I have a touch of sleep apnea, so this is not out of the question.) Which is why I was more than a little skeptical of Spire, the … [Link]
Mashable » Vimeo wants to hang with the cool kids at summer camp, college and beyond
LOS ANGELES — Vimeo is already favored by indie filmmakers for its quality — and now it wants to hook a new generation of creatives by funding a kids' summer camp for aspiring directors and slashing prices for film students. The video platform is partnering with OMG Everywhere, a non-profit providing free arts workshops for kids and will help fund … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's answer to The Fast and the Furious may have finally arrived
Do you know what it's like to live in rural Australia? No? Never fear, someone has gone and made a film about outback dwelling, ute driving and star-crossed lovers. The first trailer for the Australian movie Spin Out dropped on Thursday and it's either the most ridiculous or the most glorious thing to happen to the Australian film industry since Crocodile … [Link]
Slashdot » 'UpgradeSubscription.exe' File In Preview Build Hints At Windows 10 Subscriptions
An anonymous reader writes: A file named "UpgradeSubscription.exe" is found buried in the System32 folder of Windows 10 build 14376, alongside 590 other .exe files. ZDNet reports the file has been part of other recent preview builds, but just recently uncovered. "In the file's properties, it's described as the Windows Upgrade to Subscription Tool, and its date and time stamp … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: DeviantArt, Crisp Platform, WebMerge, SpaCy, Metricle, ReviewTrust
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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WIRED » Build Your Own Model Rocket From Fround Truck-Stop Items
Next time you find yourself at a truck stop, break out your Swiss Army knife and scour the shelves for inspiration. Any big interstate station worth its weight in diesel will offer a bizarre and fascinating assortment of consumer goods that can be molded into kid-dazzling shapes. I recently visited one outside of Austin, Texas, […] The post Build Your Own … [Link]
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