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 » fsociety 'hacks' the 'Mr. Robot' Facebook page
LOS ANGELES — Mr. Robot just got a little more meta. The show's fictional Anonymous-style collective, fsociety, hacked the USA show's Facebook Page Thursday as part of a globally coordinated marketing campaign. The uploaded video contains a global message against Evil Corp, followed by a minute-and-a-half clip of the Season 2 premiere. The clip is a flashback of stars Rami … [Link]
Mashable » A newfound alien planet is bullied by three suns
A newly discovered alien world has three masters. The planet — which is about four times more massive than Jupiter and located about 340 light-years from Earth — orbits the brightest star in a three-star system. The two other stars in the system also orbit the brightest star, circling one another like a dumbbell and exerting their gravitational influence over … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook confronts the grisly reality of live video with the shooting of Philando Castile
Facebook is facing new questions about its policies for live video after footage showing the aftermath of a police shooting in Minnesota was briefly removed. The video was recorded in the minutes immediately following the shooting of Philando Castile, who was killed by police during a traffic stop. Originally posted to the Facebook page of Castile's girlfriend Diamond Reynolds (who … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is It Ever OK To Quit Without Giving Notice?
HughPickens.com writes: Employees and employers alike have the right under at-will employment laws in almost all states to end their relationship without notice, for any reason, but the two-week rule is a widely accepted standard of workplace conduct. However, Sue Shellenbarger writes at the WSJ that a growing number of workers are leaving without giving two weeks' notice. Some bosses … [Link]
Mashable » Solange Knowles posts heartbreaking tweets after recent police shootings
"I can count five parents in the last three hours who have text me and said my child just asked me 'am I going to die'?!?" Those were the chilling words tweeted by Solange Knowles Thursday, following the fatal police shootings of two black men in the U.S. within 48 hours. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé on Alton Sterling, Philando Castile's deaths: … [Link]
Mashable » Before Alton and Philando: 12 other black men killed by police, on video
Warning: This post includes extremely graphic videos. Less than 48 hours after the deadly shooting of Alton Sterling by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Philando Castile was shot by a police officer in Minnesota, the aftermath of which was captured in a Facebook Live video by Castile's girlfriend. SEE ALSO: Aftermath of apparent police shooting broadcast on Facebook Live … [Link]
Mashable » How to use your phone to record police violence safely and effectively
When it comes to shedding light on police violence, the smartphone is an exceptionally powerful tool. Videos that show the deaths of black people due to police brutality — from Eric Garner in 2014, to Alton Sterling and Philando Castile just this week — have started and refocused conversations around policing in the U.S. As more and more people become empowered to hit "record," the … [Link]
Slashdot » And the Lord Said, 'Let There Be Free Wi-Fi'
Germany doesn't have free wi-fi at most places, especially because a German law holds the network provider accountable for any illegal activity on their network. But moving forward, the country is getting free wi-fi called "Godspots" at 3,000 churches and other religious places. From an article on Quartz: The service was launched in advance of the 500th anniversary of theologian … [Link]
Mashable » 10 ways Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit against Roger Ailes is just a giant misunderstanding
On Wednesday, Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a damning lawsuit against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes, accusing the legendary media mogul of sexism and sexual harassment. The lawsuit sent shocks through the media world, as pundits and viewers learned the lurid details of the case. In the lawsuit, Carson contends that Ailes called her a "man-hater" after she complained … [Link]
Mashable » Can technology protect soft targets against mass shootings and terrorist attacks?
Sandy Hook, Charlie Hebdo, San Bernardino, the Paris Attacks, Brussels, Istanbul. Virtually all of these terrorist attacks and mass shootings occurred in what are known as "soft target" locations: big spaces with multiple entries and exits, lots of people, and relatively little protection. Soft targets like airports often contain more stringent security inside, but those security checkpoints, scanners and pat-downs … [Link]
Slashdot » Baton Rouge Police Database Hacked In Retaliation For Killing of Alton Sterling
Patrick O'Neill quotes a report from The Daily Dot: Just days after the fatal shooting of a black man by Baton Rouge police prompted international outrage and a Justice Department investigation, the Baton Rouge city government's servers have been hacked and 50,000 city police records leaked including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. A hacker that goes by the name … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat sued by 14-year-old over racy Discover stories
Snapchat, which began its life with an X-rated reputation, is now being sued for some R-rated content — by someone who can barely see a PG-13 movie. A 14-year-old boy and his mom have filed a lawsuit against Snapchat over content that appeared on the Discover section, which features stories, video and interactive elements from a variety of media partners. … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's new 256GB microSD card is so fast no devices support it yet
It's incredible how much storage now fits into a fingernail-sized microSD memory card. Last year, SanDisk crammed 200GB into a microSD card and now Samsung's gone and made a 256GB microSD with the world's fastest read and write speeds — even faster than SanDisk's own new 256GB microSD card it touted as the world's speediest only a week ago. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Minnesota governor says racism played a part in fatal police shooting
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said "all of us in Minnesota are forced to confront that this kind of racism exists" at a Thursday press conference following the fatal police shooting of a black man in St. Anthony. “Nobody should be shot and killed in Minnesota … for a taillight being out of function,” Dayton said. “Nobody should be shot and killed … [Link]
Slashdot » UW, Microsoft Successfully Encoded 200MB of Data Onto Synthetic DNA Molecules
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Seattle Times: Researchers from Microsoft and the University of Washington said Thursday that they had successfully encoded about 200 megabytes of data onto synthetic DNA molecules. The information included more than 100 books, translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and a high-definition music video from the band OK Go. … [Link]
Mashable » You would've loved these yarn names when you were an emo teen
Selling a product called "Poisoned blood" on the Internet would usually be a cause for concern. Thankfully, it's just the name of a silk and cashmere yarn. Etsy store DyeForYarn sells over 280 different colors of yarn with odd, evocative names like "I'm pushing a Rhino up the stairs" and "A bat in a dark mood." SEE ALSO: Designer creates fancy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Evolve' goes free-to-play on PC, with changes aimed at accessibility
Evolve just leveled up. The 2015 game from Turtle Rock Studios is entering into what the developer calls "Stage 2." That means a lot of different things, but the biggest change of all: Evolve is now free to play in beta on PC, with console versions to follow once the beta testing concludes. SEE ALSO: Cersei's 'Overwatch' Play of the … [Link]
Mashable » Bon Jovi graces wedding reception with surprise performance
While Jon Bon Jovi was at a wedding in Miami last weekend he graced the reception with a surprise performance of his 1986 classic, "Livin' on a Prayer." After the official wedding band singer, Lourdes Valentin, began singing the hit song, the videographer zoomed in on Bon Jovi sitting at a table with other guests. He eventually gave in to … [Link]
Popular Science » Next Year, Biologists Will Be Able To Track Animals In Real Time Using The ISS
Space Monitoring migrations from space Yes, it's true that we can see a lot from space. [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' at the Hollywood Bowl: A magical night in L.A.
HOLLYWOOD, California — Fifteen years ago, my parents and I lined up outside of a Los Angeles movie theater to catch the first showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at midnight. I clutched my copy of the first book, wore my HP glasses and waved my wand around until the lights in the theater went dim. I've re-read … [Link]
Mashable » Student desperate for smoke-free dorm builds elaborate fresh air device
Being a nonsmoker and living in a dorm with roommates who all smoke can be a recipe for disaster — especially when they see no issue with lighting up inside. An unfortunate university student from Nanning in southern China found himself in this exact situation. But instead of resigning himself to fate, the 26-year-old, who goes under the pseudonym of … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin Durant on his $150 shoes: 'I'm not an $88 player'
Kevin Durant's signature Nike sneakers used to be much cheaper than they are now. The KD2 retailed for $88, while the latest iteration of his shoe, the KD9, goes for $150, according to Nick DePaula of the sneaker site NiceKicks. What's up with that? Durant is far from apologetic about his shoe's ascending price tag. SEE ALSO: Rage over Kevin Durant's … [Link]
Mashable » Dana Carvey compresses his impression skills down to bite-size bits
Someone edited Master of Disguise down to two minutes. Sans turtle, of course. Vanity Fair's celebration of mimicry continues. Following their videos with Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand, they nab one of the all-time greatest comedic impressionists ever, Dana Carvey, to flex his nano-impression chops. Enjoy Bernie Sanders helps kids cross the road, Johnny Carson reacts to Kanye's "Famous" and Jimmy Stewart … [Link]
Mashable » Musical theatre geek Ariana Grande joins NBC's 'Hairspray Live'
Mama, Ariana's a big girl now. Pop star Ariana Grande just announced on Twitter that she will be playing Penny Pingleton in NBC's Hairspray Live. SEE ALSO: 'Hairspray' will be NBC's next live musical After a series of tweets building up to the official news, Ariana Grande quoted one of Penny's lines from Hairspray to let us know. Grande will … [Link]
Slashdot » Wendy's Says More Than 1,000 Restaurants Affected By Hack
An anonymous reader writes from a report via ABC News: The fast food giant Wendy's has reported today that hackers were able to steal customers' credit and debit card information at 1,025 of its U.S. restaurants. The company said Thursday hackers were able to obtain card numbers, names, expiration dates and codes on the card, beginning in late fall. Some … [Link]
Mashable » Ramsay Bolton of 'Game of Thrones' is basically the Ed Sheeran of Westeros
In his past life, Iwan Rheon, who plays Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones, reportedly dreamed of a career involving a little less acting and a little more singing and songwriting. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Real Time, Got, Game Of Thrones, and Ramsay Bolton
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Mashable » Kanye West is fashionably moody in new Francis and the Lights video featuring Bon Iver
Kanye West's #RealFriends include Francis and the Lights and Bon Iver. The rapper lent his presence to the new Lights music video for "Friends," which features Francis and Bon Iver, a.k.a. Justin Vernon, dancing boy band style in a plain studio. SEE ALSO: Kanye West and Adidas are taking their relationship to the next level The beautifully minimal video, directed … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé on Alton Sterling, Philando Castile's deaths: 'This is a human fight'
In the wake of the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by police in Baton Rouge and Minnesota, Beyoncé issued a statement on Thursday with a powerful message: "The war on people of color and all minorities needs to be over." "We are sick and tired of the killings of young men and women in our communities," the … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Headey is plotting Cersei's death just like everyone in Westeros
Plenty of Cersei's enemies have ideas about how the queen should die, and Lena Heady is down to help them out. Headey and some of her Game of Thrones co-stars discussed their predictions for their characters' fates with Entertainment Weekly, and Heady is fully prepared for a dramatic on-screen death and has a couple ideas for who should do the honors. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » eeGeo 3D Maps JavaScript API is Now in Beta
eeGeo has announced the beta release of the eeGeo 3D Maps JavaScript API, an API that developers can use to quickly add eeGeo 3D maps to browser-based applications. The eeGeo 3D Maps JavaScript API is available via the eeGeo SDK and implemented using eegeo.js, a JavaScript library built on WebGL and Leaflet.js.
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Mashable » Dedicated man in dino suit photoshops himself into celebrity pics
Some people like dinosaurs and other people are dinosaurs … well, sort of. Actor and model Lorenz Valentino has always had the unique dream of becoming "the most famous dino in the world." Though that may sound impossible, because, well, he's a human, Valentino came up with a creative way to make his prehistoric dream a present-day reality — by creating … [Link]
Popular Science » How Typhoon Nepartak Got Its Supercharged Spin Cycle
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Anatomy of a near-perfect storm Warm waters in the Pacific produced a near-perfect storm of terrifying force. [Link]
Mashable » Analysis of Rotten Tomatoes scores reveal Robert De Niro stopped giving a crap in 2002
You analyzin' me? Are you using data to analyze me? Robert De Niro has received quite a bit of criticism in recent years for appearing to cash in on big-budget, low-quality films. But when did it happen? According to his Rotten Tomato scores, 2002. SEE ALSO: Your guide to the 2016 Oscars, in highly accurate charts Illustrator James Chapman placed … [Link]
Mashable » Mets fan moated by Giancarlo Stanton homer moments after heckling Marlins star
Sports highlights don't get any funnier than this, folks. A baseball fan, presumably supporting the hometown New York Mets, was promptly put in his place by Giancarlo Stanton on Thursday night in hilarious fashion. SEE ALSO: NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving in retirement as a Silicon Valley tech worker Act I of our mini-drama features the unidentified fan with … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities tweet solidarity in the wake of the #AltonSterling and #PhilandoCastile shootings
Social media tributes and outrage continue to pour out in the wake of the killings of two black men at the hands of police officers. Over the past 48 hours, the nation has been shaken by the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Sterling was killed outside a mini-mart in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while selling DVDs. Castile was killed after being … [Link]
Mashable » Android's new translation feature is a great reason to switch from iPhone
There's a nifty feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow called "Now on Tap" that not a lot of people know about or use. When you press and hold down on the home button (the circle icon), Now on Tap activates and essentially does a Google search of the screen, scanning for relevant information to serve up like website links, directions to places, … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Could Walk Away and Still Get More Than $1 Billion If It Doesn't Like Yahoo's Buyer
Kara Swisher, reporting for Recode: Under terms of a contract that has been seen by Recode, whoever acquires Yahoo might have to pay Mozilla annual payments of $375 million through 2019 if it does not think the buyer is one it wants to work with and walks away. That's according to a clause in the Silicon Valley giant's official agreement … [Link]
Mashable » Alton Sterling scholarship fund tops $400,000 after deadly police shooting
A scholarship fund for the children of the victim of a police shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has already raised more than $400,000, though it began just over 24 hours ago. Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man who sold CDs outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, was pinned and fatally shot by police on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: 'This must … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokemon Go' gets a cute welcome from the 'Hitman Go' team
Pokemon Go is not the same as the Hitman Go or Lara Croft Go mobile games, but the title similarity was not lost on the Square Enix Montreal team behind the latter two. To welcome the new Pokemon game, Square Enix tweeted out a short video that combines the fantastical critters with the board game-like interface of its own Go … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook backs new conference for women in tech
A group of prominent women in the tech industry have announced that they are planning a new conference for Women in Product. The conference, which is sponsored in part by Facebook, will be held at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 13. It is open to women who have eight or more years of experience in product leadership. Expected attendees … [Link]
Mashable » Sony calls on Snapchat users to become ghostbusters
If there's something strange in the neighborhood, Sony Pictures wants to call Snapchat users. In promoting its upcoming Ghostbusters reboot, the studio partnered up with the popular app to create a new kind of lens that utilizes both the front and rear cameras of phones. Using the front camera, Snapchatters can "bust" ghosts. By switching to the rear camera, users … [Link]
WIRED » Hey Mosquitoes: Let’s See How You Like a Killer Fungus
New research reveals how brutally and effectively one fungus can kill mosquito larvae. The post Hey Mosquitoes: Let's See How You Like a Killer Fungus appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Post 'Brexit,' airfares to the UK plummet to 3-year low
Consider this your cue to get in the queue. A study released by airfare prediction app Hopper has found that since the Brexit vote, airfares from the US to Britain and Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in three years. The June 23 referendum, which saw the British people vote by a narrow margin to leave the European Union, surprised many … [Link]
Slashdot » UK ISP Sky Is About To Start Censoring the Web For All of Its Customers
Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews: The UK government is on a mission to protect the young of the country from the dark recesses of the web. And by the darker recesses, what is really meant is porn. The main ISPs have long been required to block access to known piracy sites, but porn is also a concern — for politicians, … [Link]
Popular Science » This Could Be The Strangest Exoplanet Found Yet
Space Giant planet orbits three stars at once Scientists observed a planet four times as heavy as Jupiter about as far as possible from its parent star in a triple star system. [Link]
Mashable » David Bowie's 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' will return to this planet's theaters
David Bowie's otherworldly presence will soon beam back to the big screen. The Man Who Fell to Earth, Bowie's first starring role, will return to theaters in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Bowie played Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien on a mission to bring water back to his home planet. SEE ALSO: 7 stellar David Bowie duets to remember a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bears turn into couch potatoes thanks to fast food binges
Wild bears in Turkey are becoming slouches, forsaking forest foraging and migration for easy pickings on garbage dumps near a city [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch a cyborg stingray made of rat heart cells swim using light
A living machine that moves like a stingray and is controlled via light-sensitive cells could help us understand heart disease [Link]
New Scientist – News » Biggest ever die-off of ocean forests triggered by warming seas
Kelp forests crucial to marine life are disappearing fast in Australia as rapidly warming oceans transform the ecosystems [Link]
Slashdot » Android KeyStore Encryption Scheme Broken
Reader msm1267 writes: The default implementation for KeyStore, the system in Android designed to store user credentials and cryptographic keys, is broken, researchers say.>In an academic paper published this week, researchers argue that the particular encryption scheme that KeyStore uses fails to protect the integrity of keys and could be exploited to allow an attacker to modify stored keys through … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris will release a song about Taylor Swift and infidelity on Friday
After Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift announced their split, the world knew that one way or another we would hear some music inspired by the relationship. Now it looks like Harris' musical take on the breakup will be the first track to hit the airwaves — and it's written from the perspective of none other than Tom Hiddleston, Swift's new … [Link]
Mashable » This tweet about Taylor Swift's vagina isn't just bizarre, it's medically incorrect
A tweet posted by a self-proclaimed "wife, mother, Christian" isn't just deplorable, but also factually incorrect. The tweet (we have blurred out the poster's identity) shows two ham sandwiches: one meant to represent the woman's daughter (who we assume from the tweet has never had sex) and the other meant to represent Taylor Swift (the implication being she has lots … [Link]
Mashable » Poet slams white privilege, police violence in viral Facebook video
A spoken word poet's Facebook Live video calling out white privilege has more than 7 million views and counting in the wake of two viral videos depicting fatal police shootings of black men. SEE ALSO: Aftermath of apparent police shooting broadcast on Facebook Live "I wasn't born rich, but don't get it twisted — see how I look, my white … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Maps Could Make Pokémon Go Even Better
Entertainment Two major changes that would improve the game's experience Google is more involved with Pokémon Go than you may think… [Link]
Mashable » Grumpy ladies photographed by HONY are so relatable
When it comes to your best friend, it's you and them against the world. Your closest buddy isn't just someone to confide in or help you move. Only the best of friends are privileged enough to just hang out, do nothing and judge other people for fun. SEE ALSO: This Iranian boy has such a big heart, even 'Humans of … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT: The cassette player is a Spotify lovers' bittersweet nightmare
Not even the most hipster millennial can bring back the cassette player. This pre-iPod technology made music portable and played both tapes and radio. In this week's episode of Throwback Tech, we take you back to a retro classic, the original mixtape. Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new take on #TBT! … [Link]
Mashable » This woman printed Facebook comments to read on the subway
A seasoned New Yorker understands the struggle of entertaining yourself when the signal goes out underground. While some subway station and lines in the city offer free Wi-Fi and cell service, the MTA is still attempting to roll out our precious internet to the city's underworld. In the meantime, most commuters load up some tunes and endure their commute without … [Link]
Mashable » All the Disney responses to Trump's 'Frozen' tweet prove he should just let it go
For the first time probably ever, presidential candidates are mixing Disney with politics. Trump recently tweeted an image of a Frozen coloring book in a weak attempt to cover up the anti-semitic graphic attacking Hillary Clinton that he shared over the weekend. (Both images had six-pointed stars on them.) His caption? “Where is the outrage for this Disney book? Is … [Link]
Mashable » Emily Ratajkowski saddles up for a nude horse ride, instantly tramples Piers Morgan
And lo, it has happened again. Piers Morgan has made a disparaging comment about a woman doing what she chooses with her own body. This time, the subject of Morgan's mopey disdain is Emily Ratajkowski, who appears nude (and on a horse, Lady Godiva-style) in this month's Harper's Bazaar. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian displays how to respond to sexy Kim … [Link]
Mashable » Newt Scamander Funkos are here and they're adorable
If your first thought after seeing the Fantastic Beasts trailer was, "Newt Scamander is adorable and I want to take him home!" then you're in luck. Sort of. SEE ALSO: Watch J.K. Rowling excitedly discuss 'Fantastic Beasts' in new featurette Potter news hub and Ilvermorny home Pottermore just announced a Newt Scamander Funko Pop! figure, debuting at this month's San Diego … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways your bank is your fiscal wingman
A bank is much more than savings accounts and plastic credit cards. And, while it's much better than your mattress, it's more than just a place for you to store your dough A bank is essentially a financial partner that has your back when it comes to staying in the black, managing your budget and planning for your fiscal future. … [Link]
Popular Science » Japan’s Air Force Will Include 100 Stealth Fighters
Military A small fleet, growing below the radar Japan is working on a stealth fleet. [Link]
Mashable » Ball boy makes friends with Cristiano Ronaldo by crashing Portugal's team photo
Portugal's headed to the Euro 2016 finals, and this kid is headed into high-fives from all his friends for the rest of his life. Prior to Portugal's 2-0 semi-final win over Wales in Euro 2016, the team got together to pose for a photo. The squad's numbers were a bit higher than usual, however, thanks to a gutsy ball boy who … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Working To Safeguard Chrome From Quantum Computers
Quantum computing could potentially someday be used to retroactively break any communications that were encrypted with today's standard encryption algorithms. Google realizes this, and hence, is ensuring that it doesn't happen. Today, it announced that it has begun to deploy a new type of cryptography called the New Hope algorithm in its Chrome Canary browser that is designed to prevent … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers stored an OK Go music video on strands of DNA
Researchers just figured out how to squeeze 200 MB of data onto some strands of DNA. That's right, the same stuff that's inside all of us, the blueprints for our eye color, ear shape, height and more — all that makes you, you — also happens to be a pretty decent medium for storing the same kind of information you … [Link]
Popular Science » A Bio-Hybrid Stingray Robot Powered By Rat Muscle
Technology Light-stimulated robot glides like the real thing Researchers have developed a soft robot inspired by the physiology and propulsion of stingrays. These biohybrid robots are powered by rat heart cells, which flex when… [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake, Kate Winslet join Woody Allen's next film
Oscar winner Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake will be in the cast of Woody Allen's upcoming film. The cast will be rounded out by James Belushi and Juno Temple. The title and plot have not yet been revealed. SEE ALSO: Woody Allen responds to Ronan Farrow essay: 'Never read an interview. Never read anything' Allen recently debuted his most recent … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Mei's ice powers
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]
Mashable » 9 of the coolest places to eat around the world
Usually, being an adventurous eater means ordering offal, snakes, and game meats—or in Beijing, scorpion on a stick. But at these 9 spots, the adrenaline factor has nothing to do with what’s on the menu. When it comes to dining in a crane above the Acropolis or in the spray of a waterfall in the Philippines, you’ll need your sense … [Link]
Mashable » Coldplay and Lianne La Havas cover Prince's 'Sometimes It Snows in April'
Lianne La Havas, the British singer and songwriter who was a close friend of Prince, paid perfect tribute to the late legend on Wednesday night with a cover of "Sometimes It Snows in April." Oh, and Coldplay was there too. The band invited La Havas to the stage at their show in Copenhagen. SEE ALSO: Adele paid tribute to Prince, … [Link]
Mashable » What it means to be one of six 'Tetris' Grand Masters in the world
Silver and gold Japanese characters fly across the bottom of the screen after one of the most tense and grueling seven minutes of Tetris ever played. Kevin "KevinDDR" Birrell sits with his hands over his mouth, waiting for seven seconds that feel like 60, hoping for the roulette of words to land on a golden "pass" under the bold lettering of … [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphones Lift Samsung To Best Profit In Over Two Years
Samsung said on Thursday that its second-quarter operating profit likely rose 17.4% from a year earlier. The figure marks the highest for Samsung in more than 2 years. The company adds that sales of Galaxy S7 flagship smartphone propelled its mobile earnings. Engadget reports: While Samsung won't be releasing its detailed earnings until the end of July, Reuters believes the … [Link]
Mashable » Real human Mila Kunis doesn't wear makeup or wash her hair every day
Today in bummer facts: Women who wear makeup make more money and appear more competent to others. But in the August issue of Glamour, Mila Kunis said bye to all that nonsense and posed makeup-free on the magazine's back cover. SEE ALSO: Alicia Keys took her no makeup pledge to the BET red carpet Kunis, whose film Bad Moms hits theaters July 29, … [Link]
Popular Science » Nettie Stevens, Discoverer Of Sex Chromosomes, Honored By Google
Science Happy 155th birthday to unsung female biologist On her 155th birthday, Nettie Stevens is finally being honored with a Google Doodle, though it would have been nice for her to get a little more appreciation back in her… [Link]
Popular Science » Modular Plane Concept Treats Passenger Cabin Like A Shipping Container
Aviation All the efficiency of cargo! Shipping concept for modular cargo. [Link]
Mashable » How to become a YouTube star
What's better than being Insta-famous? Being YouTube famous. Mashable's Saba Hamedy went to the 2016 VidCon convention in Anaheim to interview YouTube stars Gigi Gorgeous, Smosh, Flula Borg and Mamrie Hart about how to become YouTube famous. Read more… More about Tips, Famous, Star, Youtube, and Entertainment
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WIRED » For Philando Castile, Social Media Was the Only 911
Diamond Reynolds used Facebook Live to capture the aftermath of a police shooting that left her boyfriend Philando Castile dead. What else could she do? The post For Philando Castile, Social Media Was the Only 911 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Memories of favourite locations have a special place in brain
The hippocampus is a brain area important for general navigation, and now it seems that mice use a specific part of it to store significant locations [Link]
Mashable » Magical Kate Middleton appears to be levitating in recent photo
It's just as we suspected: Kate Middleton has been able to levitate this whole time. Okay, it is an optical illusion. But look, everyone. It seems like she's straight up floating in this photo. Sometimes images aren't what they seem, which is another kind of magic. Right? SEE ALSO: Princess Charlotte makes chill first appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony 
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Slashdot » Facebook Decides Which Killings We're Allowed to See
Minutes after a police shooting took place in the Falcon Heights suburbs of Minnesota, a Facebook Live video was published on the social juggernaut website. The death of Philando Castile, 32, was documented in harrowing detail thanks to the live streaming tool offered by the social media giant. The 10-minute video was streamed via smartphone by a woman identified in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Founders of Western civilisation were prehistoric dope dealers
The ancient tribes of the Eurasian steppes that helped lay the foundations of Europe might have initiated a cross-continental trade in cannabis [Link]
Mashable » Two cringeworthy minutes of Fox News commentary on Gretchen Carlson's appearance
Here it is — maybe the longest two minutes on the Internet. On Wednesday, news broke that Gretchen Carlson, a former Fox News Channel anchor, is suing Roger Ailes, CEO of FNC, for sexual harassment. Her complaint details a toxic work environment and the claim that she was let go from the channel for declining the sexual advances of Ailes. … [Link]
Mashable » Mischa Barton responds to Alton Sterling's death with…a yacht Instagram?
Like many Americans, Mischa Barton is horrified that unarmed black men continue to be shot dead by the police, who are supposed to be protecting citizens, not killing them. Unlike many Americans, Mischa Barton expressed this sentiment in the caption of an Instagram of herself looking pensive in a bikini on a yacht, wine glass in hand. SEE ALSO: 'This … [Link]
Mashable » How to get started with a career in fashion, no matter where you live
Ever dream of sitting front row at fashion week? Or perhaps you’re more of the backstage type, and fantasize about crafting the designs that strut down the catwalk. Equal parts art, technology, sociology and economics, fashion is about pushing boundaries and cultivating a lifelong pursuit of self-expression, both for yourself and others. Clothes are the way you announce yourself to … [Link]
Popular Science » Could Vanishing Stars Be A Clue To Alien Life?
Space Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder where you went A team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden has proposed a new way to scan for advanced civilizations: by looking for disappearing stars or galaxies. [Link]
Popular Science » See An Adorably British Rube Goldberg Machine Make Breakfast
Entertainment Tea, anyone? The current state of politics in Britain is fraught, to say the least. [Link]
WIRED » VW’s Dune Beetle Is a City Car Raring for a Road Trip
This unassuming droptop bug offers a convincing blend of everything a car should be: It's handsome, affordable, efficient, practical, and fun. The post VW's Dune Beetle Is a City Car Raring for a Road Trip appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: We’re Breezing Through The Name of the Wind
Some books you want to read slowly. Patrick Rothfuss' fantasy tome isn't one of them. The post WIRED Book Club: We're Breezing Through The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Yuneec Typhoon H drone is full of awesome power and frustrating complexity
Flying a drone is tricky business. The prosumer models are powerful, fast and can get into trouble in a hurry if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why smart, logical design and intuitive controls are so important in the drone game. It’s also where the Typhoon H from Yuneec partially stumbles. SEE ALSO: The FAA's new rules for drones … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Announces GeForce GTX 1060, Fierce Competition For the Radeon RX 480
Reader MojoKid writes: In May, NVIDIA released the GeForce GTX 1080. The company followed up on that beastly chip in June with slightly cut down GeForce GTX 1070 and that trickledown effect is now reaching the mainstream market with the arrival of the GeForce GTX 1060. The GeForce GTX 1060 can be seen as a direct response to the AMD … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ending gets enchanted with 'Monty Python'
Lightsaber in hand, Rey spent much of Star Wars: The Force Awakens braving the Black Knight, a saber-toothed rabbit and the Castle of Aaaarrrgghhh… but she finally found the Jedi she sought. Almost. That's how it goes in this Star Wars mashup, which replaces Luke Skywalker with John Cleese's Tim the Enchanter from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. With the … [Link]
Popular Science » In Future Wars, We'll Have To Fool Robots
Military Taking battlefield lessons from the recent Tesla car failures Fooling warbots. [Link]
Popular Science » Should Architecture Take Our Microbial Health Into Account?
Health Let the right bugs in Bacteria and fungi in buildings have a powerful impact on our microbiomes, writes Jordan Peccia, Professor Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale. As our… [Link]
Mashable » Intentionally bad spokesperson Jonah Hill is totally not chill
"Let's hang out and do some heel flips later." As Jonah Hill can attest in this intentionally awful partnership spot for Palace Skateboards and Reebok, it's always dope to chill by the skate spot with fellow chill skaters. I mean, c'mon — friendships don't come much tighter than this. Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Carly Rae Jepsen parody Kanye West's 'Famous' … [Link]
Mashable » macOS Sierra public beta will be available today
Mac users will be able to install the first public beta of macOS Sierra on Thursday. The release comes two days after Apple released its second developer preview of macOS Sierra. SEE ALSO: What it's like to use Apple macOS Sierra To install the beta, head to beta.apple.com. There, you can sign-up with your Apple ID and get a download for … [Link]
Mashable » John Cho reveals Sulu is gay in 'Star Trek Beyond'
Star Trek Beyond will get a progressive new touch, according to star John Cho. In the upcoming film, his character, Hikaru Sulu, is gay, according to the Herald Sun, and shown with a partner and daughter. Director Justin Lin and writer Simon Pegg made the call, Cho says, as a nod to openly gay actor George Takei, who famously played Sulu in … [Link]
Mashable » Now you, too, can get the iOS 10 beta
If you’ve wanted to try out all the new stuff in iOS 10, you can do it now. Apple on Thursday released the first public beta for iOS 10. This beta comes two days after Apple seeded iOS 10 beta 2 to developers and, like last year, it offers adventurous users a chance to check out iOS 10 on their … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cochlear implants boosted by gene therapy plus tiny LEDs
Researchers are using optogenetics and miniature lights to improve devices that allow deaf people to hear sounds [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Release Public Betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra Today
The next version of Apple's desktop operating system, macOS Sierra, will be made available in a public beta later today. Enthusiasts can also try their hands at iOS 10, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system today. Both the new operating system versions offer a range of new features and improvements. Sierra, for instance, features Siri voice assistant which … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Carly Rae Jepsen parody Kanye West's 'Famous'
According to Kanye West, everyone who wasn't in his "Famous" video wanted to be in it, and so BBC1 made some celebrity dreams come true with a SFW version of the video. Yeezy's pal Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer and Troye Sivan are among the fully clothed famous people hopping into bed with other fully … [Link]
Mashable » Slide-loving corgi knows how to cool off on a hot day
There's no better way than to take a dip in the pool on a hot summer's day to cool off a bit. Especially if there's a waterslide to enhance your entrance into the pool. Corgis knows exactly how to make an entrance. SEE ALSO: 800 corgis gathered on a beach for Corgi Con and is anyone else having trouble breathing? … [Link]
Popular Science » Debate Swells Over EU's Plan To Allow Some Ivory Trade
Animals The global ban on ivory could get a few exemptions A new proposal from the European Union would only support an international ban on ivory with exceptions. [Link]
Mashable » Super Typhoon Nepartak, a meteorological monster, closes in on Taiwan
Super Typhoon Nepartak is barreling toward a potentially devastating direct hit on the island of Taiwan on Thursday night or Friday morning local time as a Category 4 or 5 storm. It has maintained its Category 5 intensity for nearly two full days — a rarity for any tropical cyclone, with a peak intensity of 175 miles per hour sustained … [Link]
WIRED » With iOS 10, Your iPhone’s Basically Just a Lockscreen Now
Actually unlocking your phone is so 2015. The new way is the locked way. The post With iOS 10, Your iPhone's Basically Just a Lockscreen Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google Tests New Crypto in Chrome to Fend Off Quantum Attacks
The web giant is rolling out the biggest-ever test of encryption designed to be resistant to a sci-fi future threat: a codebreaking quantum computer. The post Google Tests New Crypto in Chrome to Fend Off Quantum Attacks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » New 'Beauty and the Beast' poster will fill you with wonder
A magical new poster has arrived for Disney's upcoming live adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. It's a rendering of the classic enchanted rose, the one Beast keeps safe in a glass case. In the new adaptation, Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens will play the Beast, while Emma Watson plays Belle. The film, directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, also … [Link]
Mashable » Possibly possessed keyboard player steals the show
She. Is. Feeling. It. There are few things that can pump you up or allow you to lose yourself more than the power of music. Take it from this incredibly enthusiastic keyboard player from the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. In the spirit of putting on a good show, the keyboard player majestically transforms into a full-blown witch musician … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Leader Putin Signs Controversial 'Big Brother' Law
An anonymous reader writes: Today Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the controversial "anti-terrorist" legislation adopted by the lower and upper houses of parliament in late June, despite the flurry of criticism from opposition-minded circles and the serious concerns expressed by Russian telecom and internet companies. As reported earlier by East-West Digital News, the new legislation — which Edward Snowden has … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba's new internet-connected car can pay for gas and control your home appliances
Alibaba has been working on an internet-connected car for the past year, and just unveiled the project's first model. The internet giant on Wednesday showed off its new SUV, the Roewe RX5, that it built along with state-owned automotive manufacturer SAIC (formerly the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation). SEE ALSO: Use your smartphone to park your car with Bosch’s new automated … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things you can totally use dating apps for that aren’t dating
Dating apps: they don't have to be for dating. People are always complaining that dating apps haven't helped them find anyone worth dating. So, why are we only using them for dating? If we started using them for other things, dating apps could reach their full potential. SEE ALSO: I asked my colleagues to take over my online love life … [Link]
Mashable » TV is still the top place where (old) people get their news
Digital schmigital — TV still rules the news. As long as you're among the olds. Almost 60% of Americans say they get their news from the idiot box, far more than any other medium, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. Online comes second at 38%, followed by radio with 25% and something called "print newspapers" at … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Nadella Reshapes Top Management as Turner Leaves
Dina Bass, reporting for Bloomberg: Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella announced a broad reorganization of the company's senior executive ranks as long-time Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner prepares to leave for another job. Instead of naming a new COO, Nadella appointed two executives to divvy up the sales responsibilities and report to him. Jean-Philippe Courtois will be in … [Link]
Mashable » Young woman steals limelight from reporter, says 'hi' to her parents
We've all thought about doing something weird for our 15 minutes of fame. On that note, Australian Georgia Knoll just entered the annals of the "most endearing impromptu news appearance of all time." Journalist Scott Linden was wrapping up his segment "Street Talk" for 7 Local News Mackay when his camera person started giggling. As Linden asks, "Is someone there?" with … [Link]
Mashable » Small child learns new bad word, gleefully repeats it over and over
When it comes to swearwords, small children seem to have something of a sixth sense. If they overhear a rude word, they'll instantly pick up on it and joyfully repeat the thing over and over again. Just take Cooper, the kid in the video above, as an example: he's obviously heard someone say "bollocks", and he's immediately cottoned to the … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighter shows off pancake-flipping skills to a stirring bagpipe soundtrack
We're not afraid to admit it: We would like to attend the Nipomo Firefighters Association's annual community pancake breakfast. Why? To observe IRL the pancake-flipping prowess of "Mike D," the most stoic precision pancake flipper we have ever seen. And also to eat pancakes. And listen to bagpipes. Please send us an invitation for next year. Please. Dude's whitewater rafting … [Link]
Mashable » Spending a day on 'Pokémon Go' is not good for your phone's battery life
It's fair to say Pokémon Go has sent people wild again for the 20-year-old gaming franchise. The augmented reality mobile game became available for Australians and New Zealanders on Wednesday morning, as well as Americans later that evening, with grown adults back trying to "catch 'em all" like they once did as children. SEE ALSO: Pokémon Go gamers are having … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Three-parent-babies might have health problems in later life
A study in mice suggests that mitochondrial replacement can adversely affect ageing and metabolism, but it is not clear if this would happen in people too [Link]
Mashable » 6 basic essentials for turning a side project into a legit business
So many of us have a side project running at any given point – or at least wish we had one. Maybe it’s writing a children’s book, selling screen printed tees on Etsy, photography, or designing a mobile game. Rather than being a big time suck that impacts your day job, research has shown that side projects actually improve one’s … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Time for more 2016: leap second will be added to year’s end
Can't get enough of 2016? You're in luck. A gradual change in the Earth's rotation means we need to add an extra second to keep time in order [Link]
Slashdot » Avast Acquires AVG For $1.3 Billion To Create Security Software Giant
An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Security software giant Avast Software has acquired rival AVG Technologies. Avast will pay $25 in cash for each of AVG's outstanding ordinary shares, in a deal amounting to around $1.3 billion. Avast said that it's acquiring AVG to "gain scale, technological depth and geographical breadth" and so it can "take advantage of … [Link]
Mashable » 2 weeks after launch, live.ly live streaming platform hits 2 million downloads
New live streaming app live.ly has been downloaded 2 million times in about two weeks, app creators said Thursday. The app — which was created by the founders of musical.ly — allows users to broadcast their actions in real time on their phones. Just days after launching, live.ly rose to the No.1 slot in the App Store, surpassing Facebook Messenger, … [Link]
Mashable » History professor takes a shot at becoming a comedian at night
In the most recent episode of Side Hustle, we take a look into the life of Justin Williams. During the day, Williams teaches modern African history at Columbia, but at night he's a comedian. Williams says there is definitely a crossover between his two jobs: "The basic element is the same. You want to keep people off their cell phones for … [Link]
Popular Science » 8 Backyard Gadgets For The Best Party Ever
Gadgets And one for the worst Eight Backyard Gadgets For The Best Party Ever… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wallaby wearable tech probes how light pollution affects sleep
The animals inhabit either side of a Western Australian island, half of which has dark nights and the other half light pollution. How does this affect sleep? [Link]
Mashable » These are the apps refugees are using to find their way in Europe
BERLIN — Mojahed Akil is 26 years old and he’s already running a successful tech startup: the first app he launched has been downloaded over 40,000 times on Android alone. He’s also a Syrian refugee. Back in his native Aleppo, Akil ran a small company which developed mobile applications. But as the Arab Spring came to Syria, he became involved … [Link]
Mashable » Dude's whitewater rafting proposal nearly ends in catastrophe
Jesse Puryear's weekend was even more emotional than he expected. He proposed to his girlfriend, Alexandra, during a fun-filled white water rafting trip down Tennessee's Ocoee River, and she said yes. Super great, right? Until a big rapid hit — and the engagement ring, which was attached to Puryear's life jacket, became loose and slipped off. Luckily, the two spotted … [Link]
Mashable » 'TL;DR,' 'budgie smugglers' among the most glorious words added to Oxford Dictionary
LONDON — Next time you wriggle into your budgie smugglers, you can do so safe in the knowledge that the phrase "budgie smugglers" has now been immortalised in the Oxford English Dictionary. As part of a recent update, the OED has added hundreds of new words and sub-entries to its ever-growing online list — and there are some gloriously random … [Link]
WIRED » A Rare Look Inside the Vault Where Rebuilt Jet Engines Prove They Can Fly
We take you inside Delta's tech ops facility, where engineers tear down engines, put them back together, then run a battery of tests on them. The post A Rare Look Inside the Vault Where Rebuilt Jet Engines Prove They Can Fly appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Physics Says The BFG Shouldn’t Just Look Like a Giant Human
In the movie The BFG, a giant looks like a human but just bigger. But big things are not the same as small things. The post Physics Says The BFG Shouldn't Just Look Like a Giant Human appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's 'Hey bae intern' email is the embarrassing dad of emails
Here's a piece of advice: Whether you're an individual or a multibillion dollar company, never start any sort of event invite with the words "Hey Bae." Especially if you're unsure what "bae" means. SEE ALSO: Microsoft broke an age-old rule with Windows 10 updates and paid the price According to Twitter user Patrick Burtchaell, his roommate received an email from … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is testing an offline video feature in India
Facebook has made it clear that it sees video as the future. It is now following YouTube by offering an offline feature that will enable users to download some videos and watch them later. The feature is being tested on a small percentage of people in India from Jully 11, and is expected to help videos reach users in countries with … [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl Would Be the Best Marvel Movie Ever
The actress has an idea for which Marvel hero she should play. And it's a pretty good one. The post Cape Watch: Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl Would Be the Best Marvel Movie Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Big Pharma Is So 2015. Welcome to the Era of Big Software
Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook could dominate the tech market in the same way Pfizer and Kellogg's dominated food and pharma. The post Big Pharma Is So 2015. Welcome to the Era of Big Software appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas
Governors Island's new park as a model for a city preparing for climate change The post NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Fleet of M&M-Shooting Drones Is the Black-Footed Ferret’s Last Hope
Only 300 of the endangered ferret are left in the wild, and their survival depends on keeping the plague from chewing through their prey: prairie dogs. The post A Fleet of M&M-Shooting Drones Is the Black-Footed Ferret's Last Hope appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ad agency behind that 'fake' refugee app returns award, but clearly isn't happy about it
Grey Group, the ad agency behind the controversial "I Sea" app that claimed to help people locate stranded refugees out at sea, has waved the white flag at detractors and returned the bronze award it won for it at the Cannes festival last month. But it isn't going down without a couple of choice words. SEE ALSO: App that claimed … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New railway threatens Nairobi’s unique urban wildlife park
Kenyan conservationists are battling a plan to route a rail line through Nairobi National Park – another case of development whittling away at nature reserves [Link]
WIRED » Ghostbusters Director Paul Feig Talks Haters, Slime, and Sexism
A Ghostbuster and a gentleman on the biggest reboot of the year. The post Ghostbusters Director Paul Feig Talks Haters, Slime, and Sexism appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Group Policy – $29.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Group Policy" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-08 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK will struggle to meet climate target if fracking goes ahead
Delayed report says fracking will not necessarily bust the UK’s carbon budget but the strict conditions it sets out effectively rule out a fracking boom [Link]
WIRED » The NBA’s New Shot Clock Is One Slick, Smart Ticker
Made by Tissot, a new transparent 24-second clock with touchscreen controls will be installed in every NBA arena. The post The NBA's New Shot Clock Is One Slick, Smart Ticker appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Unveils World's First UFS Storage Cards, Could Replace MicroSD
An anonymous reader writes: Samsung has unveiled the world's first UFS card that could one day replace microSD cards in devices. The UFS card is based on the Universal Flash Storage 1.0 Card Extension standard and will be available in capacities from 32GB to 256GB. With a UFS card, users will be able to read 5GB of data, or a … [Link]
Mashable » This clip of a man trying to close an online pop-up ad will make you seethe
Arguably all types of advertising can be a bit annoying, but there are some that are much, MUCH more annoying than others. Take the advert in the video above, for example. Tim Geoghegan shared a clip of himself attempting to close the pop-up — which apparently didn't want to go quietly — on YouTube on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Body shaming … [Link]
Mashable » Carrying a gun-shaped iPhone case is a great way to miss your plane, police say
LONDON — A passenger was stopped by security at Stansted Airport after carrying what looked like a firearm in his pocket. After close inspection, the object was revealed to be a gun-shaped iPhone case. The man can now be charged with a public order offence or for carrying an imitation firearm in public, Essex Police said. SEE ALSO: 5 ways to … [Link]
Mashable » Turns out George R. R. Martin (kinda) revealed the truth about Jon Snow back in 2002
LONDON — After many years of tense speculation and theorising, Game of Thrones essentially confirmed the R + L = J theory — the biggest fan theory about Jon Snow's true parentage — at the close of Season 6. Which is sort of exciting, except when you find out that none other than George R. R. Martin himself was basically … [Link]
Mashable » These shark tea bags that turn your drink red will make tea time very interesting
Something's telling us that we won't be getting many RSVPs if we serve Daisho Fishery Company's new tea at our next party. The Japanese seafood export company's plans to expand into the tea business by manufacturing great white shark-shaped tea bags are somewhat questionable. While the shark-shaped tea bags are indeed cute and the rosehip and hibiscus combo sounds flavourful, … [Link]
WIRED » Explore Space (and Earth) With These Tiny, Magical Scenes
Even the most intrepid explorers carry within themselves a longing for home. The post Explore Space (and Earth) With These Tiny, Magical Scenes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Indian government steps up efforts to check online trolling against women
India's women and child development ministry has announced that it will take strict action against those trolling and posting abusive remarks against women online. SEE ALSO: Internet troll pleads guilty to posting sexist, derogatory comments on Facebook Last month, Indian singer Sona Mohapatra found herself being attacked by online trolls after she criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan for using … [Link]
Mashable » Crazy painful hammer throw reminds us why safety always comes first
Sometimes life can be a real kick in the guts, or as you're about to witness, a hammer throw to the groin. New Zealander and Olympic shot putter Valerie Adams recently reminded us on Instagram that track and field events can be dangerous, particularly when you don't time your hammer throw correctly. SEE ALSO: Is it too late to get water bottle … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook lays down foundations for easier, cheaper net access
Ever since it started closing in on the coveted milestone of 1 billion users (it now has more than 1.65 billion), Facebook began to put some serious thought into providing internet access to remote areas of the world. The reasoning is simple: Facebook has already conquered much of the developed world, and now it has to turn to less developed … [Link]
Mashable » You have to check out these insanely realistic NBA tattoos
If you're a basketball fan looking to immortalise a player's mug on your skin, check out these stunning tatts of NBA stars for some inspo. These insane ink are the work of New Zealand tattooist Steve Butcher, who has made a name for himself recreating lifelike depictions of NBA sporting legends and highlights on skin. SEE ALSO: Give this guy … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Working On Two Android Wear Smartwatches, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes: A new report from Android Police says Google is working on two Android Wear smartwatches. The Verge reports: "The two smartwatches — one codenamed Angelfish, the other Swordfish — are said to place a heavy focus on the Google assistant artificial intelligence 'bot' that headlined the company's recent I/O keynote. In terms of size and design, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SendGrid Launches New Endpoint to Complete API Email Management
SendGrid recently announced a new endpoint, v3/mail/send, for its SendGrid Web API which marks a "new era" for the API. SendGrid believes the new endpoint rounds out the v3 offering which enables developers to completely manage email through an API. SendGrid built the endpoint in direct response to customer feedback, support ticket analysis, and open source issues.
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Mashable » Indian illustrator captures the struggles of people living with anxiety
An Indian designer is trying to raise awareness about anxiety, through candid and humorous illustrations. SEE ALSO: This illustrator is raising mental health awareness by drawing conditions as monsters Pranita Kocharekar's "Is That You?" series comprises of 16 illustrations that capture different situations of anxiety, drawn from her own experiences and those of her friends. "After speaking to a few friends, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump uses 'Frozen' to defend controversial tweet and the internet just can't
Donald Trump is using Frozen to defend himself against charges of anti-semitism. Yes, he brought a fictional Disney movie into it. The presidential candidate came under fire Saturday after he posted an attack graphic against Hilary Clinton on Twitter that appeared to use the Star of David over a pile of dollar bills. His team later defended the tweet, suggesting it was only … [Link]
Mashable » Aftermath of apparent police shooting broadcast on Facebook Live
A police officer in Minnesota apparently opened fire on a black man during a traffic stop on Wednesday evening, with the immediate aftermath of the incident then broadcast on Facebook Live. The video was streamed by a woman on the passenger side of a car and showed what appeared to be a black man bleeding through his white T-shirt and a … [Link]
Mashable » Fujifilm's new weather-sealed mirrorless camera shoots 4K video
If you want a mirrorless camera with retro styling, the only two brands that offer them are Olympus and Fujifilm. The latter company announced the X-T2 on Thursday, which will be available in the U.S. starting in September for $1,599.95 (body only) and $1,899.95 (with a XF 18-55mm kit lens). SEE ALSO: Fujifilm's latest pocket printer is one of the … [Link]
WIRED » Fujifilm’s New X-T2 Is a Revamp of Its Already Awesome Mirrorless Camera
The X-T2 isn't radically different from its predecessor, but a new sensor and autofocus system keep things fresh. The post Fujifilm's New X-T2 Is a Revamp of Its Already Awesome Mirrorless Camera appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Singaporean Muslims looked amazing in their traditional outfits for Eid
SINGAPORE — Wednesday marked the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. Known as Eid al-Fitr or Hari Raya in Southeast Asian countries, Muslims celebrated by opening their homes to friends and families, greeting one another in their finest traditional robes. SEE ALSO: Singapore's K+ is a celebration of fine local design In … [Link]
Mashable » Police held 76-year-old Malaysian for 3 days for insulting prime minister over WhatsApp
Malaysian police have released a 76-year-old man, who was arrested on Saturday for allegedly insulting the prime minister on WhatsApp. Local reports say the man was held for three days in custody, after he was arrested for sharing a crude photo insulting prime minister Najib Razak in a WhatsApp group chat. SEE ALSO: Malaysia's 'Banksy' charged for his drawing of … [Link]
Mashable » 5 of the weirdest things written about Australia in Vanity Fair's Margot Robbie profile
Much has been said already about Vanity Fair's profile of Australian actor Margot Robbie. While some people have pointed out its questionable treatment of Robbie as an actor and a human, we can't help but be distracted by the article's seriously bizarre vision of Australia. We're still living in Crocodile Dundee down here, apparently. SEE ALSO: 8 Indigenous Australian films and TV … [Link]
Slashdot » Second Tesla Autopilot Crash Under Review By US Regulators
An anonymous reader writes: The Wall Street Journal and many other publications are reporting that U.S. auto-safety regulators are currently reviewing a second crash that occurred while Tesla's Autopilot mode was activate. The Detroit Free Press reports that a Michigan art gallery owner told police that he survived a rollover crash that happened when his Tesla Model X was in … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers will conduct Zika study on U.S. Olympians in Brazil
Researchers with the National Institutes of Health will study the Zika virus with the help of U.S. athletes and staff traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The study aims to better understand how Zika "persists in the body and to identify potential factors that influence the course of infection," according to an announcement on the NIH website. … [Link]
Mashable » #AskAntony trends as Australia falls into existential crisis
It has been days since Australia voted in its federal election, but still no winner has been declared. The frustration is real, so the country is doing what it does. Namely, making funny jokes on social media. Antony Green, ABC's election analyst, is Australia's version of Paul the psychic octopus. He has a pretty good record of picking winners, and helpfully, … [Link]
Mashable » Rage over Kevin Durant's move shows how team owners hoodwink common fans
When Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder this week to join the Golden State Warriors — who have somehow morphed from lovable NBA underdogs into the league's most loathed team — you knew there would be blowback from former players (especially those without a championship). But that's nothing compared to the rage shown by Oklahoma City fans. Some seem ready … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' fans rejoice: Alex Kingston will appear in Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' revival
LOS ANGELES — Dr. Who star Alex Kingston will have a role in Netflix's upcoming Gilmore Girls revival. The actress, who has also starred in Arrow and E.R., said she will be playing a "very eccentric character" in more than one installment of the series. SEE ALSO: Netflix has revealed the official title and poster for the 'Gilmore Girls' revival … [Link]
Slashdot » Entire Federal Government Exempt From Robocall Laws, FCC Rules
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Hill: Late Tuesday night, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that the entire federal government is exempt from consumer protection laws that limit unwanted robocalls. They ruled that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 doesn't apply to the federal government, while the law does bar businesses from making numerous autodialed or … [Link]
Mashable » The Revolution will reunite for two Prince tribute shows this summer
Prince's most beloved backup band is getting back together this summer. On Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, Brown Mark, Bobby Z., Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman and Matt Fink – a.k.a. Dr. Fink — will perform tribute concerts to Prince at Minneapolis' First Avenue, the venue featured in his 1984 film Purple Rain. Dez Dickerson, who played guitar in the Revolution … [Link]
Slashdot » European Union's First Cybersecurity Law Gets Green Light
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: The European Union approved its first rules on cybersecurity, forcing businesses to strengthen defenses and companies such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. to report attacks. The European Parliament endorsed legislation that will impose security and reporting obligations on service operators in industries such as banking, energy, transport and health and on … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat may be outgrowing its disappearing photos
Snapchat is taking its biggest step back yet from the disappearing messages that made it famous — and it may not be a bad thing. Snapchat revealed a new feature Wednesday called Memories, which will allow users to more easily save their photos and videos and, for the first time, easily share photos and videos captured outside of the app. … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Can Use Smart Watch Movements To Reveal A Wearer's ATM PIN
the_newsbeagle writes: By gaining access to the sensors in someone's smart watch, hackers could track the person's hand movements at an ATM and figure out his/her pin. The hacker needn't be anywhere near the ATM; data can be lifted from the smart watch by either a discreet wireless sniffer or by malware on the watch that sends info to a … [Link]
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