Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » China discourages sites from using social media to report the news
China's famously strict Internet rules regarding news websites took another odd turn this week: News sites cannot publish stories sourced from social media without official approval The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country's official agency tasked with governing Internet affairs, put the new rules in place SEE ALSO: Turkey's internet censorship after the Istanbul attack is nothing new "Online … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Autopilot 2.0 Is Coming This Year, Source Confirms
An anonymous reader writes from a report via TechnoBuffalo: A source close to Tesla Motors confirmed to TechnoBuffalo that Tesla Autopilot 2.0 is coming soon. Other media outlets like Teslarati have reported on prototype Model S and Model X vehicles operating in the wild sporting two forward facing cameras, which may indicate part of the new hardware necessary to take … [Link]
Mashable » Apple may finally be ditching the most hated iPhone feature
It's about freaking time. Apple may soon be ditching the 16GB iPhone, if recent reports are to be believedThe Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Cupertino's next iPhone, due out this fall, will start at 32GB, not the much-loathed 16GB model pundits and consumers have come to hate. SEE ALSO: Leak shows iPhone 7 will likely have big camera changes … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Embraces Extensions in macOS, iOS 10
At this year’s Apple World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco, one of the underlying themes Apple introduced was the concept of extensions. The goal being to blur the boundaries between apps on the platform, through widgets, but more notably, allowing third-party developers access to many of Apple’s fundamental applications.
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Mashable » Here's the FBI director's full statement blasting Hillary Clinton's email practices
FBI Director James Comey recommended that the Department of Justice bring no charges against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, following an investigation into her use of a private email server as secretary of state. Comey, however, called her and her staff "extremely careless" for sending and receiving emails that contained classified information. We've posted Comey's full prepared … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Police Accessed Civilian Data For Fun and Profit, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Motherboard: A report from activist group Big Brother Watch surfaced that says more than 800 U.K. police staff inappropriately accessed personal information between June 2011 and December 2015. Motherboard reports: "The report says some police staff used their access to a growing trove of police data, which includes personal information on civilians, … [Link]
Mashable » Give this guy the MVP for playing a pickup basketball game in a full Jordan Bulls outfit
Do you guys want shirts, skins or full, NBA-regulation game uniforms? A very serious pickup basketball player is getting roasted online after showing up to a game in a straight-up full Michael Jordan Bulls uniform, complete with the crying legend's Chicago Bulls jersey, shorts, sweatband and a pair of Jordans on his feet. Wearing a full Jordan uniform to a … [Link]
Slashdot » 73% of Subscribers Would Download Netflix Content, Says Survey
An anonymous reader writes: A report surfaced a couple weeks ago suggesting Netflix is soon going to let users download videos for offline playback. AllFlicks decided to poll 1,000 stakeholders to see what they think of the bold new idea. In their survey, they asked respondents to tell them how important offline viewing was to them. Nearly two thirds of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's former chief technology officer is joining Twitter's board
Twitter's newest board member once belonged to the C-suite of its much bigger competitor. The social network announced Tuesday that Bret Taylor, former Facebook chief technology officer and CEO of productivity software startup Quip, will join its board of directors as its ninth member. SEE ALSO: Twitter adds BET's CEO to board, bolstering diversity and media chops Taylor, who is … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Make An Ice Cube Into A Battery
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A better way to beat the heat Consumers are embracing a different kind of air conditioner—one that can charge up overnight when power is plentiful, cheap and clean . [Link]
Popular Science » Here’s How The World Reacted To Juno’s Jupiter Arrival
Space Marking a new space milestone The world cheered as Juno made it to Jupiter's orbit. [Link]
Mashable » Teen's family throws surprise pride party to celebrate her coming out
Sometimes, families get it just right. Kinsey, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, recently came out to her parents after they had asked her about her sexuality. When they later told her they were throwing an early Fourth of July party, she had no idea that they were actually planning a surprise party in honor of her coming out to them. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Obama hypes Clinton, jabs at Trump in pumped-up campaign speech
President Barack Obama looked like a candidate again as he took the stage in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday for his first campaign event alongside presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. He was the now-experienced hype man, the guy who had done the job and was there to tell you that Clinton could, too. And as he took the microphone … [Link]
Mashable » Camera captures driver flipping his car after motorist overtakes using wrong lane
This is quite possibly the most polite car flip ever caught on camera. A driver in the Lancashire, United Kingdom, flipped his Toyota Yaris recently after an oncoming car attempting to overtake another vehicle forced the driver out of his lane. Christopher Telford, the driver of the Yaris, says that he was traveling approximately 55 mph when he rounded a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 healthy ways to part with your Kevin Durant jersey that don't involve fire
On July 4, Kevin Durant announced his decision to leave a very successful Oklahoma City Thunder team to join the slightly more successful Golden State Warriors. In case you weren't aware, NBA fans outside of California are not happy with this. Some former Durant supporters have gone so far as to burn their Oklahoma City jerseys. Sad! SEE ALSO: A … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk: Tesla's Autopilot Software Could Save Half a Million Lives Every Year
An anonymous reader writes: In the wake of a deadly crash involving a Model S that was driving with its Autopilot software turned on, Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued a few interesting remarks on the technology to Fortune. Notably, the publication recently ran a piece attempting to portray Tesla in a bad light by noting that Musk sold more than … [Link]
Mashable » I know more about Taylor Swift's Fourth of July than my own
July 5, the Summer Swiftmas, is the greatest holiday of them all — the day we obsessively scrutinize clearly staged Instagrams of Taylor Swift's celebrity-filled Fourth of July weekend-long party. When Swift dated Conor Kennedy back in October 2012 after a summer on the Cape, she realized the value of incorporating strolls on the beach into her brand. So she bought … [Link]
Mashable » The BlackBerry Classic is officially dead
Pour one out for the BlackBerry Classic. BlackBerry announced on Tuesday on its Inside BlackBerry blog that it will no longer produce the BlackBerry Classic, officially ending a form-factor era. SEE ALSO: Stop trying to make hardware happen, BlackBerry "Sometimes it can be very tough to let go," Ralph Pini, the company's chief operating officer and general manager for devices wrote. … [Link]
Mashable » Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' gets empowering remake for girls' equality
When it comes to equality for girls around the globe, what do you really really want? A new campaign video, set to Spice Girls '90s jam "Wannabe," asks viewers to share what they want for the world's girls on social media with the hashtag #WhatIReallyReallyWant. The campaign promises to deliver those messages to world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly … [Link]
Popular Science » This Guy Built A Room-Sized Computer Because He Felt Like It
Technology Huge 16-bit processor can play Tetris, and not much else A man in Cambridge England has built a massive processor, or megaprocessor, in order to make the functioning of computers "less opaque." The computer, built from 40,000… [Link]
Popular Science » Neighborhood Unknowingly Destroys "Iconic" Earthquake Science Spot
Science This shifting curb kept track of a California fault A San Francisco Bay Area Neighborhood unwittingly removed an important earthquake science site. [Link]
Mashable » Netflix signs deal to exclusively stream CW shows 8 days after season finales
LOS ANGELES — The CW wants to make binge watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend a little bit easier. The network announced Tuesday that it will offer full seasons of current CW shows — as well as all future programs — on Netflix beginning eight days after each show’s season finale. The news of the new multi-year content licensing relationship confirms reports from … [Link]
Mashable » William Shatner to beam in for 'Star Trek' at Comic-Con
It's hard to imagine a better source for Star Trek arcana than William Shatner. The legendary actor (and frequent tweeter) is among the headliners appearing in some Star Trek-themed capacity at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which will be filled-to-the gills with panels, merchandise and activations devoted to the nearly 50-year-old franchise. SEE ALSO: San Diego Comic-Con to honor 'Star Trek' … [Link]
Mashable » That's not the Batmobile. It's Ferrari's new, already-sold-out convertible.
Well, I'd wager today just became the unofficial day of the hypercars. First Aston Martin revealed its new hypercar, now Ferrari has pulled the covers — and the roof — off its newest hypercar. SEE ALSO: Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing's hypercar looks extraterrestrial Now, if the above black, roofless Ferrari looks mildly familiar, that's because it's the open-top … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Encourage Organ Donation With Health App
An anonymous reader writes: Apple announced today that its updated Health app, which will be available as part of iOS 10, will allow people to sign-up to be organ donors. The app will use its Medical ID feature, which has been used in the past to keep track of medical and health information, to include the ability to register as … [Link]
Popular Science » UN Resolution Expands Basic Human Rights to the Internet
Technology Your government shouldn't curb your freedom of expression online The UN passed a resolution to ensure your freedom of expression is now not only protected off-line, but online as well. [Link]
Popular Science » China Finishes Contruction On Its Giant Alien-Hunting Telescope
Space FAST is the latest addition to the "global hunt for extraterrestrial life" Five years, $180 million and 500 meters later, the Chinese Academy of Sciences put the final panel into place on their massive radio telescope this weekend. [Link]
WIRED » FBI Director: Clinton Emails Were Careless, Not Criminal
The FBI's long investigation into Hillary Clinton's private emails ends with a recommendation against a criminal indictment. The post FBI Director: Clinton Emails Were Careless, Not Criminal appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Jet Fighter Of The 2040s Will Be A Stealthy Drone Herder
Military Conceptualizing future aerial battlefields New fighter plane concept. [Link]
Mashable » This D.C. public school program encourages kids to expand their horizons, literally
Study abroad programs are commonplace within modern university ecosystems. The merits of such experiences for college students are manifold: Exposure to new cultures, eye-opening educational environments, language-building opportunities and access to countless worldview-expanding tools. While the benefits are clearly evident, these types of experiences have typically been reserved for college-aged kids — and often, just for students from affluent families. … [Link]
Mashable » What happens when 'League of Legends' joins 'Super Mario World'
Sure, League of Legends may not have the same catchy tunes as any Super Mario title, but it doesn't mean these two games can't mesh well — against all odds. YouTuber diyyo brought the sights and sounds of SNES classic Super Mario World into the Summoners Rift. Hearing that power-up sound when Gnar becomes mega Gnar should be a permanent … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' jewelry line gets us a little closer to being Khaleesi
Hopefully the Mother of Dragons won't burn us alive for stealing her look. Game of Thrones sadly doesn't return until 2017 and we need a way to keep the show's spirit alive. So, in the meantime, treat yourself to some Daenerys Targaryen-inspired jewelry. SEE ALSO: Emilia Clarke watched 'Game of Thrones' nude scene with her parents, and it sounded delightful … [Link]
Mashable » Dog thrown from roof in viral video has been found alive
Animal rights activists and compassionate humans were happy to hear that a dog which was thrown from a roof in India has been found alive. In a horrifying slow-motion clip that has since gone viral, a man who was later identified as Gautam S, a student at Tamil Nadu's Madha Medical College, throws the small dog off of a roof … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton's email mistakes as secretary of state, according to the FBI
Hillary Clinton likely escaped charges after an FBI investigation into her handling of classified information via email as secretary of state, but she picked up some major bruises along the way. FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. But he still detailed all the ways Clinton and her staffers were "careless" in … [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry's 'Classic' Smartphone Is About to Disappear
From a Reuters report:The beleaguered tech company continues its shift to software. BlackBerry will stop making its Classic smartphone, 18 months after launching it in an effort to entice users who prefer physical, rather than touch, keyboards, the Canadian technology company said on Tuesday. The Classic was launched early last year, with a physical keyboard in the vein of its … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Researchers Identify Security Vulnerability Involving Swagger
Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has discovered a vulnerability involving Swagger-driven code generation tools that could expose applications built on Node.js, PHP, Ruby and Java (and potentially others) to exploitation.
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Slashdot » Skype Meetings Is Microsoft's New Free Video Conferencing Tool For Small Businesses
Microsoft is launching a free tool to make it easier for people to make video conference calls. The company on Tuesday released Skype Meetings, which is largely similar to using the traditional Skype app, but comes with features that make it easier to set up video calls and collaborate with colleagues. TechCrunch reports:The more fully featured Skype for Business product … [Link]
Mashable » Super Typhoon Nepartak is poised to become 2016's first Category 5 storm
UPDATE: July 6, 2016, 11:55 a.m. AEST The Joint Typhoon Warning Center has upgraded Super Typhoon Nepartak to Category 5 status with 160 mile per hour winds. Super Typhoon Nepartak has exploded in intensity in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, becoming the strongest tropical cyclone worldwide so far this year. Nepartak is forecast to strengthen further, reaching Category 5 super typhoon … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Horror Story' gets Season 6 premiere date
LOS ANGELES — Mark your calendars. FX said Tuesday the latest installment of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's American Horror Story will return on Sept. 14 — a bit earlier than previous seasons. But that's pretty much all we know about the sixth season of the Emmy-winning show. For now, at least. The news comes a little over a week … [Link]
Popular Science » New Survey Shows How Much Experts And The Public Disagree On Health Foods
Health Put down the granola bar and pick up the chopsticks If you've ever found yourself standing in a grocery aisle overwhelmed by what's healthiest and what packages are just crying wolf, a new survey should let you know… [Link]
Mashable » Drying you hair in less than a second involves simply changing your perspective
Two backwards-laughing men have finally figured out the secret to drying yourself quickly during those summer lake trips. No towel is necessary, only reversed footage and an optional didgeridoo for effect. The video also uses the eternally creepy Twin Peaks method of backwards-talking, where the lines are spoken backwards so they sound normal when reversing the actual footage. Or, almost normal. Daniel Radcliffe … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Letting Go: 32-bit Builds On the Way Out
An anonymous shares a report on The Register:Major Linux distributions are in agreement: it's time to stop developing new versions for 32-bit processors. Simply: it's a waste of time, both to create the 32-bit port, and to keep 32-bit hardware around to test it on. At the end of June, Ubuntu developer Dimitri Ledkov chipped into the debate with this … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe plays an undercover white supremacist in thriller 'Imperium'
You've definitely never seen Daniel Radcliffe like this before. In the spy thriller Imperium, the Brit plays Nate Foster, an undercover FBI agent who joins a white power terrorist group. Foster is squeamish and nervous — a poor fit to spy on the radical organization — and is constantly on the edge of being discovered. SEE ALSO: This is why Daniel … [Link]
Mashable » Fearless chicken fights off hungry snake to protect her eggs
It has been a great week for mothers in their ongoing fight against hungry snakes. On Monday, a mother rat victoriously fought off a snake in order to protect its young. Now, it's time for a mother chicken to show a snake who's boss. SEE ALSO: Rat vs. snake: A mother's crusade Sandy Rewald from Queensland, Australia, captured an intense … [Link]
Mashable » Human slingshot launches people 300 feet into the air
Thanks to the internet, the very normal public has been overwhelmed with extreme sports videos in recent years. So much that it can be a little hard to impress now. However, this clip of a literal human catapult is legitimately insane. The contraption, which was tested out by BASE jumpers Chris Douggs McDougall and Jimmy Pouchert, launches its victims over … [Link]
Mashable » New online museum launches to honor Prince's websites
Prince's memory is being honored on stages, stereos and social media platforms across the world, but now the Purple One's history with the web has finally been preserved and honored digitally. The Prince Online Museum, launched on July 4, is an assembly of his official websites and spans 20 years of his career. SEE ALSO: Prince had a legendary love/hate relationship … [Link]
Popular Science » Disgusting Things Are Living On Your Dirty Bedsheets
Health Go wash them Vice asked experts, who painted a pretty horrible picture of everything that goes on on unwashed sheets. Think mites are bad? Well they're eating dead skin cells and… [Link]
Mashable » Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing's hypercar looks extraterrestrial
When a racing team funded by an energy drink maker and one of the world's most premier luxury performance carmakers come together on a project, the result can be pretty stunning. SEE ALSO: Ford gave its $450,000 GT supercar a limited-edition '60s race car makeover Aston Martin and Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing unveiled Tuesday morning the result of … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Fireworks From A Drone's-Eye View
Entertainment Why? Because it's awesome Everyone loves a fireworks show, and when you see it live it doesn't matter where you are so long as you've got a decent view. When you can't see it live, enter the… [Link]
Mashable » These two modern dairy farmers defy stereotypes
Paid content by Dairy GoodIn today's day and age, dairy farming is far from a black and white affair.Firstly, the farm itself has evolved to catch up with modern times and technologies. Then there are the farmers behind the scenes, running the whole shebang—and they, too, don't always look like the stereotypes from your average childhood nursery rhyme.Take, for example, Laura Flory and … [Link]
Popular Science » Terrible Ad Features Sunblock-Pooping Seagull Drone
Aviation Can we AdBlock the sky? Seagull drone dispenses sunblock. [Link]
Popular Science » Meet The Winners Of Star Trek And NASA's Student 3D Printing Challenge
Space These student-designed containers will help astronauts to 'live long and prosper' on Mars and beyond Future Engineers has announced the winners of its Star Trek replicator challenge. [Link]
Slashdot » Google's DeepMind AI To Use 1 Million NHS Eye Scans To Spot Diseases Earlier
Google DeepMind has announced its second collaboration with the NHS, as part of which it will work with Moorfields Eye Hospital in east London to build a machine learning system which will eventually be able to recognise sight-threatening conditions from just a digital scan of the eye. The five-year research project will draw on one million anonymous eye scans which … [Link]
Popular Science » The ‘Michael Jordan’ Of Machine Learning Wants To Put Smarter A.I. In Your Home
Technology Michael I. Jordan tells us why he's advising Jibo Inc. Jibo Adds Michael I. Jordan To Advisory Board… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Guy Build A Grass Hut In A Week
Entertainment And you can't even hang up your own shelves Primitive Technology has become quickly internet famous for showing how primitive structures were built, using exclusively hands, feet, and whatever tools can be made… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Deep-sea alliance set to probe Earth’s final frontier
A new international effort to survey the depths of the ocean will kick off with submersible dives in Bermuda this month [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Takes To Twitter To Defend Tesla
Technology The CEO of Tesla gets the fire tweets ready The latest burn victim in Elon's Twitter replies? Fortune's coverage of Tesla's stock after a deadly autopiloted car crash. [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Hires a Robot To Patrol Its Parking Lot and It's Way Cheaper Than a Security Guard
Fusion's Kashmir Hill is reporting about a five-foot-tall, white, egg-shaped robot that one can find at the company's inspection lot near Mission Bay in San Francisco. The K5 robot is a stand-in for a human security guard, and it sports multiple high-definition cameras for 360-degree vision, a thermal camera, a laser rangefinder, a weather sensor, a license-plate recognition camera, four … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Clean Coal' Power Plant Riddled With Fraud, Mismanagement, Report Says
Energy The Mississippi plant is 2 years behind schedule and $4 billion over budget A Mississippi “clean coal” power plant which received hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal subsidies is facing a Securities and Exchange commission investigation,… [Link]
Popular Science » A Suspiciously Silent Robot Can Break The Turing Test
Technology When machines glitch out, humans are left wondering what they're thinking Researchers exploited a glitch in the Turing test to find out if silence could skew the judge's perception of AI. [Link]
Mashable » Florida's 'guacamole thick' algae is threatening its wildlife
There is so much algae bloom in Florida’s waters that a state of emergency has been declared. The super thick algae is said to be dangerous to Florida's wildlife populations. Read more…More about News, Wildlife, Florida, Us World, and Climate
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New Scientist – News » Zambia to push ahead with controversial plan to cull 2000 hippos
Plan to kill 2000 hippos over five years may be going ahead after all, despite its suspension in June and objections by animal welfare groups [Link]
New Scientist – News » Put the butter knife down and step away from the ‘sat fat’
A major US study has undermined the increasingly vocal claims that saturated fat in food poses no risk to health, says Ian Johnson [Link]
Mashable » Netflix releases trailer for first original sports doc series 'Last Chance U'
LOS ANGELES — Netflix is tackling the sports documentary genre with the launch of Last Chance U. The six-part series — Netflix's first sports-geared documentary — will debut on the platform July 29. SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' creates new fan group: 'Brotrons' Based at East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), Last Chance U follows a handful of aspiring NFL players. … [Link]
Mashable » Eagle celebrates Fourth of July by freeing itself and flying away
A Fourth of July baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles got off to a rough start. Well, rough for the humans, not for the bald eagle they let fly through the stadium. Because as "America the Beautiful" played on, the eagle grew a bit too excited about the idea of Independence Day. He flew past … [Link]
Mashable » Mumford and Sons 'appalled' at sexual violence reported at Swedish festival
Mumford and Sons are speaking out after reports that numerous attendees were sexually assaulted at Sweden's Bravalla Festival over the weekend. There were five police reports of rape and 12 of sexual molestation, according to the Telegraph. Bravalla is Sweden's largest music festival and Mumford and Sons served as one of the headliners, but the group is now saying they "won't … [Link]
Mashable » Fifth Harmony defend security guards after fans complain
Fifth Harmony are denying claims that one of their security guards was abusive to fans after video surfaced on social media of a fan being elbowed when they were following the girl group through an airport. In a statement on Monday, 5H not only gave more background about what they say happened — "not one security guard inappropriately touched or … [Link]
Mashable » Slick UV photography actually seems achievable with these tips
The Fourth of July is over, and it's time for photographers to move on from long exposure photos of sparklers. Cooph Magazine's photographer Markus Berger compiled his best tips for UV photography in a way that makes it seem so easy we could do it. Berger expertly uses tools including UV makeup, UV yarn, and fluorescein, a magical powder that … [Link]
Popular Science » Where Did The FBI Find Clinton's Lost Emails?
Technology Digital forensics 101 Deleted emails found where they exist. [Link]
Popular Science » New Horizons Gets Green Light To Explore A World Beyond Pluto
Space The revolutionary explorer gets a life extension New Horizons just received NASA approval to forge ahead to an ancient target beyond Pluto. [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Will Let Netflix Onto Its X1 Platform
Kara Swisher, reporting for Recode:Cable giant Comcast will allow popular web video streaming service Netflix onto its X1 platform. (Editor's note: both the companies confirmed the move to the publication.) Sources said the deal to be on the cable giant's set-top box would be akin to the arrangement that Netflix has cut with smaller cable operators in the United States … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert takes on video game speedrunning
Stephen Colbert came up with a funny way to educate his Late Show viewers on the Summer Games Done Quick charity drive and the speedrunning talents the event showcases. For those not familiar with the practice, speedrunners master specific video games with the goal of completing them as quickly as possible. This often involves using glitches and other unintended exploits … [Link]
Popular Science » The Woman Who Helped Us Hear Juno
Space Why is NASA’s longest-serving woman an hourly employee? On the evening of July 4th, 2016, in a quiet room in California, a 79-year-old woman named Susan Finley listened for faint tones to whisper their way across the solar… [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Lopez collaborate on touching song for Orlando
Two legendary musicians are teaming up for a very good cause. In light of the recent mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando tragedy, Tony Award Winner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and singer Jennifer Lopez have collaborated to honor and benefit the victims. All of the proceeds from their new song, "Love Make the World Go Round," will go towards the Hispanic Federation's Proyecto Somos Orlando. … [Link]
Mashable » Three special Lego figurines are currently orbiting Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft is orbiting the giant planet Jupiter, having survived a harrowing journey through radiation and dust to enter into orbit on Monday night. The spacecraft is technically uncrewed, but there are three passengers of sorts. A trio of Lego figurines are aboard the spacecraft, each representing important discoveries about the largest planet in our solar system. The Lego … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner could be using tiny bags for things other than drugs, people
Kendall Jenner Snapchatted a picture of a cute little plastic bag, writing "this is the cutest little Ziploc baggie I have ever seen." People were quick to accuse Jenner of using cocaine just because that's the sort of thing you usually find in dime bags and Jenner, a rich and famous model, certainly has access to cocaine. It seems highly … [Link]
Mashable » Trump says 'system is rigged' after FBI recommends no charges for Clinton
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said the "system is rigged" after FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges for rival presumptive presidential candidate Hillary Clinton following an investigation into Clinton's use of email while she was secretary of state. Comey said the agency found no evidence Clinton or her staffers had intentionally violated the law, though he said the … [Link]
Popular Science » Here's The Science Behind This Un-Spillable Cup
Gadgets Time to replace your glassware Unbox Therapy took a hard look (and a few swings) at a cup that claims to be un-spillable. Maybe the right word is un-tippable though, because he takes some pretty… [Link]
Mashable » Kale eating contest will bring together Buffalo's most aggressive herbivores
Just imagine…all the kale you can eat! The Kale Yeah! eating competition will challenge herbivores to eat as much of the healthy green as possible in eight minutes. SEE ALSO: Honestly, this pepper just looks like it's having an awesome time According to the Associated Press, the winner will be rewarded with $2,000, as well as a natural protein boost … [Link]
Slashdot » The FBI Recommends Not To Indict Hillary Clinton For Email Misconduct
FBI Director James Comey says that his agency isn't recommending that the DOJ pursue charges against Hillary Clinton for setting up a private email server as Secretary of State. At a press conference on Tuesday, Comey added that while there is "evidence of potential violations of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information," they think that "no reasonable prosecutor … [Link]
Mashable » With iOS 10, you'll be able to sign up as an organ donor on your iPhone
Apple's mission to use the power of its mobile devices to ease many common tasks just took an interesting new turn: signing up for organ donation. On Tuesday, the company announced that, when iOS 10 launches in the fall, iPhone and iPad users will be able to register themselves for organ donation directly through the updated Health app SEE ALSO: 10 things Apple … [Link]
Mashable » FBI director says no charges for Clinton, but blasts her email security
Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will almost certainly avoid an indictment after the FBI wrapped up its investigation Tuesday into how she handled classified information via email while she was secretary of state. But she escaped the indictment only to come off looking like a leader who has little idea how to protect emails from prying eyes. … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable sloth reclaims the selfie stick for good
The selfie stick is a long maligned piece of millennial technology — but one sloth is trying to take it back. Over the weekend, a photo featuring a happy little sloth gained a lot of attention on imgur, and for good reason. In the photo, a man raises a selfie stick to take a picture of himself and the sloth. And … [Link]
Mashable » Store immediately regrets asking customer to back up faulty carrot claim
LONDON — If there's ever the opportunity to get one over on a brand, people are normally more than happy to go the extra mile. Aaron, a Tesco customer from Manchester, UK, is a brilliant example of this. SEE ALSO: British phone company slams Twitter user in the most beautifully brutal way It all started when he tweeted the following … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert sweetly recounts the night he knew his wife was the one
Before a recent Late Show taping, an audience member asked host Stephen Colbert to share the story of how he know his wife was "the one." His endlessly charming answer — featuring motherly advice, a chance meet-cute and references to The Odyssey — is a stellar example of masterful storytelling. [H/T: Digg] Extremely relaxed dog gets a perfect puppy massage Baby … [Link]
Mashable » This magical gadget can scan text and tell you what the font is
Font nerds, rejoice! There's now a magical gadget that can scan fonts and colors, figure out exactly what they are, and even transfer them for use in Adobe's InDesign desktop publishing software. The Spector, as the gadget is called, is like a "physical eyedropper" says designer Fiona O'Leary who created the device for her graduation project. SEE ALSO: You’re not … [Link]
Mashable » How the Apple Watch wants to be the first fitness tracker for people in wheelchairs
It’s nearly impossible to count all of the fitness trackers on the market; there are ones tailored for hard-core runners, stylish designs pegged for women, even ones that alert you when you've been in the sun for too long. But there’s never quite been one developed specifically for those in manual wheelchairs before. Last month, Apple announced on stage at … [Link]
Slashdot » MRI Software Bugs Could Upend Years Of Research
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Register: A whole pile of "this is how your brain looks like" MRI-based science has been invalidated because someone finally got around to checking the data. The problem is simple: to get from a high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging scan of the brain to a scientific conclusion, the brain is divided into tiny … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Trudeau looks like a huge stoner in this Toronto Pride Parade photo
Thumbs up for weed. Showing support for the LGBTQ community, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau partook in the annual Pride Parade in Toronto on Sunday. Trudeau waved rainbow flags with Canada's maple leaf, yelled his support and all around looked genuinely happy. At one point, the parade route passed by a pot shop, and one onlooker of the parade captured … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Played Pac-Man With Real Microscopic Organisms
Entertainment Live action version of the world's favorite arcade game is not sexy Researchers from University College Southeast Norway and the Institute of Micro and Nano System Technology actually build a nanostructure Pac-Man board, before filling… [Link]
Mashable » 6 tech gadgets that will improve your daily life
Life is hard. Luckily, humans are pretty smart and invent some great ways to deal with the complexities of life. When we decided hanging clothes didn't dry them fast enough, we invented the dryer. When we didn't want to push our vacuums around the house anymore, we invented the Roomba. When the telephone became to scary to talk into, we … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trying to get pregnant? There’s no need to lie still afterwards
The idea that women are more likely to conceive if they lie down after a semen injection is a myth – semen doesn’t fall out when you stand up [Link]
Mashable » TFW your internet goes down and takes your smart home with it
I woke up last Tuesday to the sound of light rain patters on my window and walked over to my bedroom desk and turned my MacBook on. As my Chrome browser bounced in the app dock and tried to reload my last opened tabs, I watched, still sleepy-eyed, as they failed the load. I glanced up at the menu bar … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's is now selling sriracha on its Signature burgers
2016 is truly the dawning of a new age — because McDonald's now serves Sriracha. The fast food chain famous for its classic burgers and chicken nuggets is upping their gourmet game by slathering the sauce on their newest Big Mac. SEE ALSO: 8 times Sriracha went too far 
Image: mcdonald'sAccording to a press release, the company is calling their … [Link]
Mashable » Extremely relaxed dog gets a perfect puppy massage
There's no better way to unwind than with a relaxing massage to ease your tense muscles. Well, apparently this pup, named Toto, had a very long week. But fortunately its owners know exactly how to loosen their dog up so that he can rest well and play fetch another day. If only we could all live the life of luxury … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Pharah
Each Overwatch hero is a special snowflake. Different guns, different abilities, different movement speeds, different quirks. Learning to excel with one hero doesn't mean you've mastered Overwatch. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level … [Link]
Slashdot » TP-LINK Loses Control of Two Device Configuration Domains
Reader Orome1 writes: Security researcher Amitay Dan warns that tplinklogin.net, a domain through which TP-LINK router owners can configure their devices, is no longer owned by the company, and that this fact could be misused by malware peddlers. TP-LINK has confirmed that they no longer own the domain in question, and will not be trying to buy it from the … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe's friendly dead corpse gets the Photoshop treatment
Who wouldn't want to hang out with Daniel Radcliffe's dead body? Thanks to the good people on the subreddit r/photoshopbattles, we can now visualize Radcliffe reprising his role of the farting corpse in Swiss Army Man, but now in some highly entertaining situations. SEE ALSO: This is why Daniel Radcliffe only uses Google+ 
Skilled 'shoppers used this buddy buddy picture of … [Link]
Mashable » Queen tops list of biggest-selling albums in UK history
The UK's best-selling album of all time is appropriately regal. Queen's Greatest Hits, released in 1981, has earned the honor of the top-selling album in UK history, according to Official Charts. The site compiled a list of the top 60 albums to commemorate the 60 year anniversary of the Official Charts launch. “What a great bit of news to wake up to!" … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch What Happens When You Fill A Giant Balloon With Liquid Nitrogen
Entertainment Boom What happens if you fill balloons with liquid nitrogen? That's what "King of Random" Youtube star Grant Thompson wanted to know. He took 6-foot balloons and poured in a… [Link]
Mashable » This magic mirror uses AR to bring tigers to life in your living room
Not only does the Miraffe, developed by Xiaoxi Technology, use object recognition to teach your kids new words, but it also uses augmented reality to bring their favorite animals to life, without going to the zoo. The Miraffe comes with a few paper cards that depict various animals. This "magic mirror" is capable of recognizing these animals and then displaying an animated 3D … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Sends An 8-Bit Congrats To Juno
Space Today's doodle reflects the relief and excitement of a successful Jupiter arrival Google captured the celebratory moment in their latest doodle. [Link]
Mashable » The Chinese billionaire who wants to out-Tesla Tesla
Jia Yueting has all the trappings of a successful Chinese tech entrepreneur with global ambitions. A self-made billionaire who got his start as the IT guy at his local tax bureau, Jia’s flagship internet-video company now sports a $15 billion market capitalization and a buy rating from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Donning hoodies and t-shirts, he boasts of plans to … [Link]
Popular Science » The Hit List For July 2016
Gadgets 10 things we're obsessed with this month The Hit List for July 2016… [Link]
Mashable » Leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in all of its glory
Another day, another leak. Will there even be any surprises left for Samsung when it comes time to unveil the Galaxy Note 7? We sure hope so because phone leaker Evan Blass, better known as @evleaks, is back at it again with what appear to be images of Samsung's unannounced Galaxy Note 7. This time, the leaked images reveal the … [Link]
Mashable » Baby raccoon struggling to swim is rescued with a little life preserver
This Fourth of July, while we were busy celebrating America, an adorable baby raccoon was struggling to stay afloat in a creek. Luckily, several hours after a crew heard a "yelping sound" while out on their boat, they discovered the young raccoon treading water nearby. The crew came up with a creative way to rescue the little raccoon and threw … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon To Hike Prices On Plans But Offer More Data
Roger Cheng, reporting for CNET: Big changes are afoot at Verizon. The nation's largest wireless carrier is set to unveil changes to its plans that will make them more expensive, but will also include more data, according to someone familiar with the changes. The low-end "S" plan will go up by $5 to $35 a month, but will include 2 … [Link]
Popular Science » Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Will Keep You Healthy And Safe
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope FDA wants to make this official and recently asked to know more We know hand sanitizers are safe and effective. Now the FDA wants to make it official by 2019 and reaching out to researchers out for the latest information. [Link]
Mashable » Swagtron is almost good enough to revive the hoverboard craze
Is it possible to reignite a fad, especially one as fully crushed as the hoverboard? Swagway is counting on it. The company started shipping its redesigned and completely rebranded Swagtron late last month and I have been riding it for almost a week. It really is a rather different beast than the Swagway and legion of other so-called "hoverboards" we … [Link]
Mashable » Obama embarrasses Malia by singing 'Happy Birthday' to her in front of America
You may have thrown a great Fourth of July party this year, but Obama's was better. "We also have to recommit ourselves to making sure that everybody in this country is free, that everybody has opportunity, that everybody gets a fair shot," Obama passionately told the crowd. Then, in honor of his oldest daughter Malia's birthday, he led a charming … [Link]
Mashable » Noel Neill, first actress to play Lois Lane, dies at 95
TUCSON, ARIZ.—The actress who was the first to play Superman's love interest, Lois Lane, on screen has died. Noel Neill was 95. Neill's biographer Larry Ward tells The Associated Press that she died Sunday at her home in Tucson, Arizona, following a long illness. Neill first took on the role as the Daily Planet reporter in the 1948 Columbia movie … [Link]
New Scientist – News » China builds world’s largest radio telescope to hunt for aliens
The gigantic 500-metre disc will boost the search for extraterrestrial life, dark matter and distant pulsars [Link]
Slashdot » Historic Route 66 To Feature Solar Road Technology
An anonymous reader writes: The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced plans to upgrade a small stretch of the historic Route 66 roadway with solar-powered panels. The panels, which are created by Solar Roadways, can support the weight of cars, feature built-in LEDs to create light-up road markings, and can be used to generate electricity to donate back to … [Link]
Mashable » The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs is staging a comeback
Almost four years after seeking bankruptcy protection under a barrage of labor issues and rapidly changing appetites, the maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs will take the stage once again as a publicly traded company. Hostess Brands, which first emerged in 1919 with the Hostess CupCake, has been shuffled between different owners since it sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » It’s safe to prescribe fewer antibiotics for coughs and colds
A study of 610 general practices has found that efforts to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance do not lead to more complications like meningitis [Link]
Mashable » LG G5's slow sales don't bode well for modular smartphones
You can't blame LG for not trying something new. This spring, the company strayed away from the beaten path of monolithic smartphones, and launched a modular phone — the LG G5 — with a sizable ecosystem of additional devices that extend the phone's functionality. There's a problem, though: It's not selling. Following The Korea Times' report last week that LG … [Link]
WIRED » Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It
Spector is a tool that lets you copy typography from a book and upload it to InDesign. The post Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA’s Juno probe enters near-perfect orbit around Jupiter
The spacecraft has been flying for five years, but has finally made it into orbit around the gas giant, where it will investigate some of Jupiter’s biggest mysteries [Link]
Mashable » Sony Xperia X Performance doesn't live up to its name
Sony's mobile strategy is a total mess right now. In the U.S., the company's Xperia-branded smartphones don't even register as a blip on most people's radars when it comes to buying time. The company's slowness to release its smartphones in the U.S. has forced the company to use its new Xperia X-series smartphones as a stopgap to tide it over … [Link]
Mashable » Football fan wins Facebook challenge with his boss, gets to watch Wales play
A Welsh football fan got to see his national team play the semifinals at Euro 2016 in France after winning a tongue-in-cheek Facebook challenge with his American boss. San Francisco-based Matt Trotman, 28, decided to travel to France after Wales unexpectedly qualified for the knockout stages of the European tournament. SEE ALSO: Iceland's epic 'viking clap' celebration caps off a … [Link]
Mashable » Important 'beginner's guide' to England is a must-watch for all tourists
England is a complex country full of special customs, traditions and a deeply ingrained code of etiquette. It's a veritable minefield for tourists. Luckily, some helpful chap has produced "England: A Beginner's Guide" to help visitors better understand the customs of our fair nation. SEE ALSO: 16 times Britain was the best country in the world at swearing From the … [Link]
Mashable » India's largest online ticketing service raises $81.5 million
Bigtree Entertainment, the Indian company which owns the country's largest online ticketing platform BookMyShow, has raised Rs 5.5 billion ($81.5 million) in its latest round of funding led by the US-based Stripes Group. The company, which is now valued at Rs 30 billion /($444 million), plans to use the funds to transform the ticketing portal into an entertainment platform. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » You've never seen anything like this Chinese 'propaganda' rap video
Wow. China really cares about what the rest of the world thinks about them. So much so, that Chinese musicians have recorded and released a four-minute long English-language hip-hop song titled "This is China" on Friday on both Weibo and YouTube. And let's not forget that YouTube is blocked in China, so it's pretty obvious that the song which is … [Link]
WIRED » Dear World: My Name Is Ghostbusters II. Did You Forget Me?
The sequel to the 1984 hit has a message for us—one that might be both too hot to handle AND too cold to hold. The post Dear World: My Name Is Ghostbusters II. Did You Forget Me? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » No One Nerds Out Over Space Science Quite Like NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins
Kate Rubins is a biologist-turned-astronaut who's studied infectious disease in a biosafety level 4 facility and on the ground in Congo. The post No One Nerds Out Over Space Science Quite Like NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » There Are Better Ways to Kill Traffic Than Lying to Waze
There are ways to banish the traffic outside your door. Your just have to shell out some cold, hard cash. The post There Are Better Ways to Kill Traffic Than Lying to Waze appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied
Dweebs and nerds and geeks unite! Your troubles ain't nothin' compared to the peanut bug, which suffers more bullying than you can imagine. The post Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Darpa Goes Full Tron With Its Grand Battle of the Hack Bots
With its Cyber Grand Challenge—a battle of autonomous security software—Darpa is taking us inside the machine. The post Darpa Goes Full Tron With Its Grand Battle of the Hack Bots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fujifilm’s New Wireless Printer Turns Your Phone Into a Polaroid
Shake it like a smartphone printer. Actually, no. Don't shake it. Your prints will be ready in ten seconds. The post Fujifilm's New Wireless Printer Turns Your Phone Into a Polaroid appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The men in a remote farming village are having problems finding mates
While some men might cling onto their bachelor status for dear life, that is sadly not the case for the men of Laoya village in China's Anhui province. Known as the "bachelor village" by the locals, 112 men between the ages of 30 and 55 years old were registered as single in 2014, out of a total population of 1,600 people. Xiong Shouqing, … [Link]
Mashable » Emotional 'Game of Thrones' montage shows just how far Tyrion has come
Whether you think he's the best character in Game of Thrones or not, pretty much everyone would have Tyrion Lannister in at least their top three. He's the witty underdog everyone roots for — the guy who's been constantly trampled by life and is, finally, on the cusp of getting the break he so badly deserves. SEE ALSO: This 'Game … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Juno Space Probe Enters Orbit Around Jupiter
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. "Welcome to Jupiter!" flashed on screens at mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California. The probe had to … [Link]
Mashable » Londoner creates helmet cam montage of all the weird stuff he's seen cyclists doing
The roads of London are a strange and terrifying place. Take cyclists, for example. In the 153-second montage above, YouTuber TheBabblingBiker encounters people on bikes running red lights, texting, and — most scary of all — casually peddling out in front of him at junctions without even looking. SEE ALSO: Very sweary supercut shows British drivers have one thing in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Turtle herpes outbreak hints at Great Barrier Reef contamination
Tumours linked to herpesvirus are increasingly affecting some populations of turtles in Australia and Florida – and pollution may be the cause [Link]
Mashable » Mischievous hound steals man's phone, gleefully refuses to give it back
LONDON — Every now and then, man's best friend delights in becoming man's greatest nemesis. Just take the crafty golden retriever in the video below, for instance — after his human makes the schoolboy mistake of leaving his mobile phone unguarded, the dog decides to entertain himself with a lengthy (and undeniably fun to watch) game of chase. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Carpooling with a complete stranger: my one-way ticket to awkward silences
I'm not exactly a morning person. So the thought of getting up and sharing a ride to work with a complete stranger isn't the most appealing to me. SEE ALSO: Singaporeans have another way to share rides with strangers with launch of UberPool When my editor suggested that I give the newly launched UberPool service a try, I only agreed because I was … [Link]
Mashable » Christoph Waltz has some strong feelings about Nigel Farage's resignation
Christoph Waltz has some passionate thoughts to share about Nigel Farage, the Leave campaigner who has announced he'll stand down as leader of the UK Independence Party despite the Brexit vote. During an interview with Sky News, the Austrian-German actor, who's in London to promote his new film The Legend of Tarzan, said in reference to Farage: "Of course the … [Link]
Mashable » The eastern bettong is an adorable Aussie animal that just wants your love
Australia has plenty of cute animals that get attention. Koalas, kangaroos and quokkas are talked about all the time, but there's a new creature that deserves the limelight. That would be the little-known eastern bettong, a short-nosed marsupial, which until only recently had been extinct on the Australian mainland. SEE ALSO: Hang out with these rather charming dingo puppies … [Link]
Mashable » Manhunt on for Indian student who threw a puppy from a roof in viral video
Warning: This post contains a graphic and upsetting video. Over the last few days, a disturbing video of an Indian man throwing a dog from a terrace in the southern city of Chennai has gone viral. Local police and animal rights activists have been trying to locate the man in the video, who has been identified as a medical student … [Link]
Mashable » This video perfectly sums up why some people voted to leave the EU
In the aftermath of Britain's decision to leave the European Union, the narrative has revolved around the political fallout and angry demonstrations by Remain supporters. As shockwaves can still be felt across the country, fewer have tried to reach out to those Leave voters to ask why they voted out. SEE ALSO: These Irish guys perfectly summed up just how … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Indigenous Australian films and TV series everyone should watch right now
The cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are some of the oldest in the world, so it only makes sense their stories light up the screen. Indigenous Australian directors and actors are leading the charge when it comes to creating diverse entertainment, offering up some of the best films and TV shows the country has to offer. SEE ALSO: Australia's … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Xbox Project Scorpio Puts Out 6 TFLOPs On Par With Current Gaming PCs
MojoKid quotes a report form HotHardware: Microsoft is hoping to usher in a new era in console gaming just over a year from now. While the company is just a month away from launching the Xbox One S refresh in the U.S., Project Scorpio is the console that really has gamers talking. During E3, Microsoft provided scant details on the … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore's K+ is a celebration of fine local design
SINGAPORE — The little red dot hasn't always been known as a hub of design talent, but stepping into K+ is an education for anyone keen to discover more Singaporean designers. The new multi-label store housed on the third floor of Scotts Square is a veritable playground for design aficionados and lovers of finely curated goods. SEE ALSO: Chanel's Singapore pop-up … [Link]
Popular Science » Success! NASA's Juno Spacecraft Made It To Jupiter
Space Let the science begin At 8:53 pm Pacific on Independence Day, the Juno spacecraft was successfully captured into orbit around Jupiter, officially beginning the mission to further understand… [Link]
Mashable » Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia suffer bomb attacks just days before Eid holiday
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the early hours of Tuesday morning local time in Surakarta, Indonesia (also called Solo), according to Indonesian authorities. The attack, which occurred at a police headquarters, wounded one policeman but there were no fatalities. SEE ALSO: Baghdad car bombings leave 126 dead, including 25 children The police told the press that the bomber … [Link]
WIRED » NASA’s Juno Probe Just Made It Safely Into Jupiter’s Orbit
If it didn't slow down enough, the probe would have gone right past Jupiter, missing its target. At just the right speed, it would sync up with Jupiter’s gravity. The post NASA's Juno Probe Just Made It Safely Into Jupiter's Orbit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Google Doodle celebrates Juno's trip to Jupiter with cute, jumping emoji
After NASA's Juno spacecraft successfully reached the planet Jupiter Monday, Google celebrated in the best way it knew how: With a cute cartoon Google Doodle. After a stressful five-year journey to the planet, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced Monday that Juno had made it safely into orbit around the gigantic planet. If its instruments are in good shape, the probe will eventually begin … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's Juno probe is now orbiting Jupiter, aiming to solve space mysteries
PASADENA, Calif. — NASA's pioneering Juno probe to Jupiter has survived a harrowing ride to enter into orbit around the huge planet, the agency announced at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on Monday. The celebration followed a nail-biting Fourth of July for scientists and engineers at JPL, where the spacecraft is being monitored following a five-year journey to Jupiter. SEE ALSO: We're about to … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Develop Electronic Nose To Sniff Out Pesticides and Nerve Gas
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Researchers from KU Leuven have now built a very sensitive electronic nose with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). "MOFs are like microscopic sponges," postdoctoral researcher Ivo Stassen explains. "They can absorb quite a lot of gas into their minuscule pores." "We created a MOF that absorbs the phosphonates found in pesticides and nerve gases. … [Link]
Mashable » Australian man sells vintage British Army tank for all your crushing needs
Ever dreamed of slowly and gleefully crushing the car of your nemesis? If you live in Australia, that fantasy could soon become a reality. Geoffrey Bloor of Western Australia has listed what he says is a British Army tank from 1965 on the classified website Gumtree.For a mere A$85,000 ($63,941.25), the mobile death machine could be yours to own if the law allows. Bloor has … [Link]
Mashable » Iceland's epic 'viking clap' celebration caps off a dream summer at Euro 2016
Iceland may have been knocked out Sunday after a heroic effort at the 2016 Euro soccer competition, but it's the team's viking clap that will live on in our memories. The viking clap and chant is a hypnotic, thunderous crescendo of claps performed by the team along with thousands of spectators, all shouting "ho-oh." SEE ALSO: Iceland are out of … [Link]
Popular Science » Tensions Mount As Juno Spacecraft Draws Nearer To Jupiter
Space Juno is closing in on one of the most dangerous places in the solar system The atmosphere here at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is getting more excited and nervous as we draw nearer to the official confirmation that the Juno spacecraft has entered… [Link]
Slashdot » Google Cast Is Now Baked Into Chrome, No Extension Needed
An anonymous reader writes: The Google Chrome 51 browser now includes a built-in 'Cast' option within the drop-down settings menu, which can also be accessed from right clicking in a tab. This will then cast the current tab to the appropriate TV or monitor. Previously, if you wanted to cast content from your computer to your Chromecast-equipped display, you needed … [Link]
Slashdot » SolarCity Pushing Industry To 40% Increase In Useful Lifetime of Solar Power Installations
An anonymous reader writes: SolarCity released a new report that says solar power systems have a usable lifetime of at least 35 years, which is 40% longer than what the market expects. Electrek reports: "The key finding of the report is that power degradation (annual efficiency loss) of solar panels supplied to SolarCity is as much as 35% lower than … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT's Swarm Chip Architecture Boosts Multi-Core CPUs, Offering Up To 18x Faster Processing
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Gizmag: MIT's new Swarm chip could help unleash the power of parallel processing for up to 75-fold speedups, while requiring programmers to write a fraction of the code that is usually necessary for programs to take full advantage of their hardware. Swarm is a 64-core chip developed by Prof. Daniel Sanchez and … [Link]
Mashable » Google is building casting features right into Chrome
Google Chrome is about to learn a new trick. The browser is set to be updated with a new feature that allows you to take advantage of Google Cast without the need for a separate browser extension. SEE ALSO: Your seamless guide to using Google's new Chromecast Google Cast is a technology that allows you to beam content from your … [Link]
Mashable » 6 apps to help you win summer
Summer is already in high gear and that means it's time for grilling, traveling and playing in the sun. Even though the days are longer, you may still need a little help to maximize your time so you can make the most of your summer plans — whatever they may be. Luckily, there are a raft of handy apps that … [Link]
Mashable » Sweat science: 7 winter running tips that will protect you from weird science
Paid Content by The Athlete's Foot Human bodies are weird (and sometimes hilarious): We started to work that out when we were about four years old. Bodies in motion, as any runner can tell you, are often really weird. Couple that motion with chilly temperatures outside and things can get even weirder.Thankfully, all of that is more than manageable if you’re … [Link]
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