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 » Police chief pens passionate letter to fellow officers after Dallas shooting
A police chief in Kenyon, Minnesota has posted a powerful response to Thursday night's shootings in Dallas that left five officers dead and seven injured. SEE ALSO: For 17 hours, Dallas PD called an innocent man a suspect Writing on his local force's Facebook page, Lee Sjolander issued an appeal to his fellow officers to stay calm and kind following … [Link]
Slashdot » Mesa 12.0 Released With OpenGL 4.3 Support, Intel Vulkan and More
An anonymous reader writes: Mesa3D developers have announced the release of Mesa 12.0. Mesa 12 notably adds open-source OpenGL 4.3 drivers for Intel, Radeon, and NVIDIA on Linux, and it also integrates the previously open-sourced Intel Vulkan graphics API driver. From the Phoronix analysis, "Mesa 12.0 is easily one of the biggest updates to this important open-source user-space OpenGL driver … [Link]
WIRED » How Richard Feynman’s Famous Diagrams Almost Saved Space
Richard Feynman's famous diagrams embody a deep shift in thinking about how the universe is put together. The post How Richard Feynman’s Famous Diagrams Almost Saved Space appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fish With Creepy Curved Backbones Could Help Explain Scoliosis
It’s easy to take for granted that our spines grow straight, our hearts on the left, and our limbs in pairs. But it actually takes incredible coordination. The post Fish With Creepy Curved Backbones Could Help Explain Scoliosis appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ProgrammableWeb's New API Directory Data Model Explained
ProgrammableWeb has made some significant changes to the data model behind its directories. Additionally, we also have more directories as a result of this upgrade. Whereas we once had four directories, now we have six:
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Mashable » How to take care of yourself in the wake of traumatic shootings
When we bear witness to tragic events from afar, whether it's through social media or via cable news, it's easy to forget self-care. That's especially relevant this week, with the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and five Dallas police officers (with seven others wounded). Outrage, grief and demands for change followed, … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Should You Upgrade To Windows 10 For Accessibility Features?
BarbaraHudson writes: Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free screen reader that is only available for Windows and comes with lots of features for people with visual handicaps. NVDA recommends to delay moving to Windows 10 because of problems with the Edge browser, PDF reading, Cortana, and applications designed for the Windows Store. There's only a few weeks to "upgrade" … [Link]
Mashable » 10 states sue federal government over transgender bathroom policies
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, joining a dozen other states in the latest fight over LGBT rights. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Nebraska and included nine other states: Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, … [Link]
Mashable » Man who killed 1, opened fire on highway was angry about police violence
A man accused of shooting indiscriminately at passing cars and police on a Tennessee highway told investigators he was angry about police violence against African-Americans, authorities said Friday. One woman died and three others, including one police officer, were injured in the rampage. SEE ALSO: 5 police officers dead in Dallas sniper attack, 7 others injured The Tennessee Bureau of … [Link]
Mashable » Real Housewife Ramona Singer gives us another branded celebrity Instagram fail
Crafting the perfect Instagram caption can be hard. For some (celebrities), remembering to delete the instructions from your branded content sponsor when posting to Instagram can be even harder. SEE ALSO: Naomi Campbell accidentally shared a little extra in this sponsored Instagram The Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer accidentally pasted a private message from someone at … [Link]
WIRED » Olympic Omens, Jumpin’ Jupiter, and More Stories You Missed This Week
We’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Olympic Omens, Jumpin' Jupiter, and More Stories You Missed This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Office worker tells harrowing chimichanga experience, then offers them to coworkers
You know that moment when a friend says "This food doesn't taste very good. Do you want the rest of it?" Well one office worker just took that to the next level. An Imgur user anonymously uploaded a photo of a passionate note a workmate allegedly attached to the office freezer after regretfully eating an El Monterey chimichanga. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Fair Use Threatens Innovation, Copyright Holders Warn
An anonymous reader shares a TorrentFreak report: Various music and movie industry groups have warned that fair use exceptions are a threat. The groups were responding to proposals put forward in Australia by the Government's Productivity Commission. They claim that content creators will be severely disadvantaged if fair use is introduced Down Under . Several rightsholder groups argue that strong … [Link]
WIRED » The Return of Arthur C. Clarke’s Fantastic Vision of Jupiter
In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, Stephen Baxter discusses the sequel he co-wrote to Arthur C. Clarke's "A Meeting with Medusa" novella. The post The Return of Arthur C. Clarke’s Fantastic Vision of Jupiter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Floppy drives make beautiful beeping music in a galaxy far, far away
Nowadays, tech moves so quickly that your current hardware can become obsolete rather quickly. And floppy drives died out even before we got anywhere close to the modern pace. But YouTube user Paweł Zadrożniak has continued the tradition of keeping them alive through music in a grandiose way. Using 64 floppy drives, eight hard disks and some other hardware from the 20th century, … [Link]
WIRED » Gadget Lab Podcast: Opt-Insecurity
This week: iOS 10, the no-headphone-jack thing, and Snapchat Memories. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Opt-Insecurity appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well, Not Necessarily
Scales that evaluate hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone threat based on wind speed alone ignore that the real danger comes from inland flooding. The post 150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well, Not Necessarily appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The best 'Counter-Strike' plays from Friday's ESL One quarterfinals
Eight professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams faced off Friday for the ESL One Cologne quarterfinals, which gave us some entertaining matchups. There was the back and forth between Team Liquid and Natus Vincere, capped off with an unreal 1v3, as well as SK Gaming's calculated domination of Flipsid3 Tactics ending the second-to-last match with a last second win. SEE ALSO: Why are … [Link]
Mashable » Confident little girl will make you think she's actually hula hooping
Ignorance truly can be bliss. America's Funniest Home Videos shared a clip of an adorable and determined tyke giving hula hooping her best shot. Even though the hoop falls right to the ground each time her hands let go of it, she has no idea it isn't on her hips and she joyfully wiggles anyway. She is so confident that … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Discover Over 100 Tor Nodes Designed To Spy On Hidden Services
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Schneier on Security: Two researchers have discovered over 100 Tor nodes that are spying on hidden services. Cory Doctorow from Boing Boing reports: "These nodes — ordinary nodes, not exit nodes — sorted through all the traffic that passed through them, looking for anything bound for a hidden service, which allowed them … [Link]
Mashable » After backlash, NRA responds to Philando Castile shooting, but doesn't say much
The NRA has finally broken its silence since the recent fatal shootings of two black men in Minnesota and Louisiana. On Friday, days after Philando Castile was shot in Falcon Heights, Minnesota and Alton Sterling was killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the National Rifle Association issued a brief statement on its Facebook page focused on Castile's death. The post came several hours … [Link]
WIRED » We’ll Never Be Able to Look Away Again. Dallas and Minnesota Prove It
If you've logged onto Facebook over the last two days, you may well have watched someone die—possibly at the exact moment it happened. Death is now live. The post We'll Never Be Able to Look Away Again. Dallas and Minnesota Prove It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 offers comfort in the midst of tragedy
The stream of police shootings replayed on social media can take a toll on one's mental health. With the ongoing coverage of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile this week, we have seen the shootings play out on screens repeatedly. #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 has risen on Twitter in the midst of these tragedies to combat the steady stream of distressful news. The hashtag … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doctors should warn women about the real risks of childbirth
Vaginal births carry unique risks that caesarean sections can avoid. Obstetricians’ leaders should be open about that [Link]
Mashable » What is this 'Friends' background actor chewing on?
Background actors: Experts at mouthing fake conversation, laughing silently and avoiding eye contact with the camera. But all that faking gets repetitive and sometimes extras mess up. Take, for example, this Friends extra who appears to be chewing her coffee. Comedian Nick Turner noticed the background actor and posted a close-up. SEE ALSO: The mysterious identity of Ugly Naked Guy … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Looking To Launch Online TV Service Next Year With ESPN, ABC, and CBS
An anonymous reader writes: Bloomberg reported in May that YouTube is working on a paid subscription service called Unplugged that would offer customers a selection of TV channels streamed via the internet. Now, The Information (Warning: source may be paywalled) is reporting that deals are starting to come together, and ESPN, ABC, and CBS are "firmly expected" to be available … [Link]
Mashable » Prince George does not appear to trust airplanes
Planes? Prince George can take them or leave them. The almost 3-year-old royal appears a bit apprehensive in new photos from Friday's Royal International Air Tattoo, a military air show held annually in Gloucestershire. We understand, dude — planes make a lot of noise. Luckily, George has a stylish pair of bright blue ear defenders to protect him. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Business Plans aren't just a formality – and here's why
Every great company starts with a great business plan. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of starting a business, but instead of diving right into the work, smart entrepreneurs take a moment to map out the future and define the path to success. So take a breath and hear-out how other entrepreneurs have navigated the planning stage – from market … [Link]
WIRED » Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy
Y Combinator's initiative, bold and nascent though it may be, is just the latest in a long line of schemes to remake the city. The post Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat Memories is the most significant change in the platform's history
On this week’s MashTalk, Lance, Christina and Pete are back talking about all the stuff happening in work this week. We start out with a “hella good” discussion about Microsoft’s terrible recruitment email (0:20). Seriously, can brands stop saying bae already? SEE ALSO: Snapchat may be outgrowing its disappearing photos We move into a broad discussion about Snapchat Memories (2:32), … [Link]
Mashable » MTV News, BET News to host live town hall to discuss 'America in crisis'
In wake of the recent shootings, MTV News and BET News announced they will hold a town hall Friday to "discuss America in crisis." The forum, which will take place at MTV’s Times Square studio, invites artists, activists and audience members to discuss "the issues underlying this latest round in a cycle of violence and tragedy in America." Guests at … [Link]
WIRED » The Army’s Self-Driving Trucks Hit the Highway to Prepare for Battle
Semi-autonomous trucks take to the interstate. The post The Army’s Self-Driving Trucks Hit the Highway to Prepare for Battle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Devices Held For Ransom, Rumors Claim 40M iCloud Accounts Hacked; Apple-Related Forums Compromised
Steve Ragan, reporting for CSOOnline: Since February, a number of Apple users have reported locked devices displaying ransom demands written in Russian. Earlier this week, a security professional posted a message to a private email group requesting information related a possible compromise of at least 40 million iCloud accounts. Salted Hash started digging around on this story after the email … [Link]
Mashable » The gravity-defying bodies of the original Muscle Beach
Image: Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIn the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration, in one of its many economy-stimulating public works projects, installed sets of exercise equipment on the beach just south of the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CaliforniaThe weight benches, parallel bars and gymnastics rings soon became a magnet for athletes, acrobats and famous bodybuilders such as Jack LaLanne.Male … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Strand's gritty street portraits were made with a trick camera
Image: Library of CongressBorn in New York City in 1890, Paul Strand studied under Lewis Hine and Alfred Stieglitz, and when still a young man was already among the most innovative and influential photographers of his generation.Strand explored numerous styles over the course of his career, moving between soft-focus Pictorialism and sharp, direct realismOne of his cleverest innovations came in the … [Link]
Mashable » Snoop Dogg, the Game lead march to LAPD headquarters
In response to the fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, rappers Snoop Dogg and the Game led a peaceful march on Friday to LAPD headquarters, where a new class of officers were graduating. The Game announced the march — which he called Operation H.U.N.T. — in an Instagram post on Friday, sending a call to action to … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Being purpose-driven
Don’t lose sight of who you are. Focus on the problem your business is solving and stay true to that purpose. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Robotic bartender is the cocktail wizard every kitchen needs
Sonabar takes mixology to the next level by putting the power in your fingertips. After you infuse bitters and choose the strength of your drink through Sonabar's smartphone app, this robotic bartender will get to work on your new favorite concoction. Read more…More about Sonabar, Cocktails, Bartender, Tech, and Robot
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Putting it in writing
When you write out your business plan, you're forced to focus on what really matters and define success. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Understanding your industry
A great business plan needs to include a solution to a very real problem, so spend some time figuring out what that problem is. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Slashdot » Amazon Wants People to Pay for Podcasts
An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: There are several hundred thousand podcasts available through Apple's podcast app, and all of them cost the same amount: nothing. Starting today, you can have access to a far smaller slate of podcasts for a few bucks a month over at Audible, the audio books service owned by Amazon. Audible is betting that … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Planning your workspace
Strive to create an environment that gives employees the perfect balance of space and closeness. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Separating budgeting from forecasting
Budgeting and forecasting each have unique places within your financial plan. Make sure you're doing both. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » How to be the best, least annoying, 'Pokémon Go' trainer
So now that you've felt the FOMO and downloaded Pokémon Go, you're probably wondering how to play the damn game — and how to not irritate those around you while you do. Even though the location-based game has Team Rocketed its way to the top of the iOS App Store and caused Nintendo's stock to sharply increase, it still does a … [Link]
Mashable » See Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden in exclusive photos from film
LOS ANGELES — Snowden is headed to Comic-Con. Open Road Films, the film's distributor, will tease never-before-seen footage and host a live conversation with director Oliver Stone and star Joseph Gordon-Levitt at Comic Con's Hall C on Day 1. But before that, check out Mashable's exclusive gallery of photos below. SEE ALSO: Truth is scarier than fiction in the first … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: How much should you be planning?
Young businesses can change at any time. Embrace change and don't stress the planning. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » What it means when a bomb disposal robot is used as a weapon
A bomb disposal robot has, it seems, for the first time disposed of a human being. In the hours following Thursday night’s mass shooting of 12 Dallas police officers (5 dead and 7 injured), police cornered the suspect, now identified as Micah X. Johnson, in El Centro College. After a lengthy negotiation during which the suspect, according to the Dallas … [Link]
Popular Science » Why You Should Be Really Excited That Juno is at Jupiter
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Juno is just another mission to Jupiter, right? Nope, wrong. So wrong. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Staying flexible
Be ready to adapt and change direction if your initial idea doesn't work out the way you hoped. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Jaden Smith turned 18, and now he needs adults to catch up to him
Jaden Smith is spending his 18th birthday in the most Jaden Smith way possible — further establishing himself as the voice of the future. On "Labor V2," Smith gets real about what it's like to be a creative person trying to break free from the tethers of gender norms and racial injustice, name checking Harriet Tubman and Miley Cyrus in … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Choosing your HQ location
Setting up shop in a smaller city can help you avoid distractions and focus on your business. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Building your business plan
Identify a problem in the world and create the best way to solve it. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » The heir to Italy’s former throne is opening a pasta truck in LA
Mmm, royal pasta. Emanuele Filiberto, the only remaining heir to Italy's throne, just opened a food truck in downtown Los Angeles in collaboration with chef Mirko Paderno. Fittingly, it's called Prince of Venice — which is not Filiberto's official title, but a fun name for a food truck nonetheless. SEE ALSO: This Londoner is so ridiculously fast at wrapping up … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Dreaming big
The end-state of a business isn't in sale – challenge your business to change the world. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Knowing when to expand
Your business needs to grow, but make sure you've mastered your core competencies. Read more…More about Supported, Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Slashdot » The Great Tablet Gold Rush Is Over
Earlier this month, Dell announced that it will no longer sell Android tablets. The company added that slate tablet market is "over-saturated" and is "experiencing declining demand from consumers." The company says it will focus more on 2-in-1 — otherwise known as hybrid laptops — devices moving forward. Dell is right. According to IDC, tablet sales have fallen greatly in … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Knowing the cost of your business
Your business plan can help you project how much money you'll make, and how much money you'll need to get there. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Bpp, Business, and Small Business
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New Scientist – News » The unknown effect of the pill on teenage bones and brains
Thousands of teenage girls worldwide take hormonal contraception. But despite changes in legislation, we still don't know what this does to their bodies [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secret sexual liaisons explain mystery of night-singing birds
Field sparrows are normally active by day, but the males sing at night in the hope of fling with a partnered female [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Updates Gmail API to Replace Email Settings API
Google has released an updated Gmail API. The update includes a number of new endpoints that enable a host of new features: filters, forwarding addresses and auto-forwarding, IMAP and POP settings, send-as aliases, signatures, and vacation responder. Many of the features have been long-requested, but never available in any Google API (e.g. out-of-office auto-replies).
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Mashable » 14 hours later, Dallas PD is still calling this innocent man a suspect
Fourteen hours after Dallas Police posted an image of a man they wrongly believed to be a suspect in Thursday night's deadly shooting, the tweet featuring his photo is still online. SEE ALSO: Dallas police slammed for tweeting picture of 'suspect' The tweet, which reads "This is one of our suspects. Please help us find him!" has been retweeted 40,000 … [Link]
Mashable » Simon Pegg defends decision to make Sulu gay in ‘Star Trek Beyond’
Star and co-writer of the upcoming Star Trek Beyond Simon Pegg has responded to George Takei's disapproval that his old character Hikaru Sulu will be openly gay in the film. Following current Sulu actor John Cho's recent announcement that the character will have a male partner and a daughter in Beyond, Takei (the original Sulu) called the decision "really unfortunate" and a "twisting of … [Link]
Mashable » The 16 most WTF moments from 'Spice World'
It was 20 years ago Friday that the Spice Girls zig-a-zig ahhhed their way into the world with the release of "Wannabe." To celebrate its release, we revisited Spice World, which, hey, wasn't released until 1997, but the film is Peak Spice Girls — and as they'd say, that's the way it is. And damn, do you remember just how how … [Link]
Mashable » How to use Snapchat Memories
Snapchat is rolling out its biggest change yet: Memories, a feature that allows users to easily save and share old photos with the app for the first time. It not only promises to overhaul the way many people share Snapchat photos, but it's also the app's biggest shift away from the ephemerality that was once its defining trait. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Is there demand for your product?
Before launching your small business, it's important to research the market and determine the value of your offerings. Read more…More about Justonething Bpp, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Oblivious CFL receiver scores a touchdown without even looking
Oh, soarie. Wasn't even looking. The Canadian Football League may not draw the same attention as its cool older brother NFL, but this play between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats should at least show the NFL that the lil' bro can hang. SEE ALSO: Twitter confused Iceland Foods with the football team and the result was glorious … [Link]
Slashdot » Using a Bomb Robot to Kill a Suspect Is an Unprecedented Shift in Policing
A police standoff with a suspect in the killing of five police officers in Dallas came to an abrupt end on Friday morning in an unusual way. The police said that negotiations broke down, an exchange of gunfire happened, but then they had no option but to use "bomb robot and place a device on its extension for it to … [Link]
Mashable » 7 NA/EU players to watch in this summer's LCS split
It has been a hot summer for League of Legends. After an exciting end to the spring split, several teams in both North America and Europe announced big shifts to their rosters. The leaderboards reveal just how far the aftershocks of those team shuffles will be felt, with new faces and old veterans alike delivering strong performances out on the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bad Lip Reading' version of 'High School Musical' is better than original
Forget Troy and Gabriella. Your favorite East High Wildcats now go by Chorky and Lumpkinella, at least for 30 minutes on the Disney XD channel. Those are the names given to the characters played by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens in the new Bad Lip Reading version of High School Musical, which premieres Monday, July 11. SEE ALSO: Bad Lip Reading gives Ted … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Says It Is 'Committed' To Java EE 8 — Amid Claims It Quietly Axed Future Development
Media reports, citing anonymous Oracle engineers, noted earlier this week that development of Java EE (Enterprise Edition) projects at Oracle had been "practically ceased" since last fall. This led many to wonder about the future of Java. Well, it's all cosy, says Oracle. The software firm assures that it is "committed" to Java. The Register reports: The Redwood City titan … [Link]
WIRED » Convincing the VC Bro-nopoly to Fund Female-First Companies
Shifts in how tech is financed—and how people talk about it—mean that we're about to see a much-needed boom in products aimed at the needs of women. The post Convincing the VC Bro-nopoly to Fund Female-First Companies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » 'Super Sniffer' Mice Engineered For Ultra-Powerful Sense of Smell
Animals Designed to sniff out explosives or disease “Super sniffer” mice have extra sensors for certain smells, and could one day sniff out explosives, smuggled cargo, or illness. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Did this Public API AntiTrust Case Set Precedent for Uber?
Can you have a public API but put restrictions on it? Well, we assume that’s what terms and conditions were made for. But, to what extent must those terms and conditions comply with antitrust law? Or, at least allow for competitive applications of your API if your company doesn’t qualify as a monopoly? Can your application programming interfaces truly be … [Link]
Mashable » 'Parks and Rec' hero Aubrey Plaza comes out as queer
For years, Aubrey Plaza of Parks and Recreation stole the hearts of privately sappy, openly cynical people everywhere. In an interview with The Advocate on Thursday, the star came out with news of her own. Though Aubrey's character, April Ludgate, might have been in love with bumbling Andy Dwyer on the show, the real Aubrey falls in love with both … [Link]
Mashable » Boss scolds employee for playing 'Pokémon GO', is probably on Team Rocket
Pokémon GO, the augmented reality mobile game released on July 6, is delighting fans of the franchise around the world. There is, however, one person perpetually irritated by Nintendo's new offering: your boss. SEE ALSO: Pokémon Go players encouraged to run wild in supermarket, but maybe not at a police station Consider this note from a Pokémon trainer's boss: We … [Link]
New Scientist – News » DNA sequencing turns rivers into ecosystem surveillance systems
Rather than counting species by eye, some ecologists sample the DNA they shed to quickly get a roll call of an entire ecosystem [Link]
Mashable » The great tablet gold rush is over
Last week, Dell announced it will no longer sell Android tablets and will focus on developing Windows-powered 2-in-1 machines — a category that includes the Microsoft Surface and Lenovo Yoga — instead. "The slate tablet market is over-saturated and is experiencing declining demand from consumers, so we’ve decided to discontinue the Android-based Venue tablet line," a Dell spokesman told PCWorld. … [Link]
Popular Science » Clouds Of Water Detected Outside The Solar System
Space In the vicinity of the coldest known object out there Astronomers have located clouds in the coldest-known object outside the solar system, a brown dwarf 7.2 light-years from Earth. [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Add Software Bugs To Reduce the Number of Software Bugs
Reader alphadogg writes: Researchers are adding bugs to experimental software code in order to ultimately wind up with programs that have fewer vulnerabilities. The idea is to insert a known quantity of vulnerabilities into code, then see how many of them are discovered by bug-finding tools. By analyzing the reasons bugs escape detection, developers can create more effective bug-finders, according … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian: 'I want my children to grow up knowing that their lives matter'
Kim Kardashian has posted a letter to her website in which she supports the Black Lives Matter movement and laments the fear that her children (with Kanye West) will grow up vulnerable to violence due to their skin tone. "I want my children to grow up knowing that their lives matter," she wrote. "I do not ever want to have to teach … [Link]
Mashable » This $100 million Noah's Ark replica just opened, to controversy, in Kentucky
A group of Christians in Kentucky has built a 510-feet long replica of Noah's Ark. The biblical structure has been at the center of controversy concerning substantial tax incentives granted to the group for the frankly religious project. Read more…More about Kentucky, Real Time, Noah S Ark, Us World, and Politics [Link]
Mashable » AT&T is bringing Fullscreen's digital influencers to TV
LOS ANGELES — AT&T wants TV viewers to "snack on Fullscreen." The telecommunications giant announced Friday that it is taking Fullscreen's digital influencers and scripted originals to AUDIENCE Network, a channel available to DIRECTV and U-verse subscribers. The move underscore's AT&T's efforts to boost the public awareness of Fullscreen creators, as well as attract subscribers to Fullscreen's SVOD service. The … [Link]
Mashable » Man caught a GoPro while fishing and the footage was still intact
Catching a GoPro is the modern day equivalent to catching a boot. On July 5, Daniel Rose and his family went fishing in Poole, UK. Although there were a few bites, the GoPro camera he reeled in was clearly the most interesting catch of the day. After getting home, Rose removed the camera's SD card, which was still intact, although … [Link]
Slashdot » Free Upgrade To Windows 10 Mobile Will Continue Past July 29
Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott writes: After I asked about whether the free upgrade for Windows 10 Mobile would end on July 29 as it is for Windows 10 for PCs, Microsoft's Dona Sarkar clarified the firm's evolving strategy: The Windows 10 Mobile upgrade will now continue to be free past the end of the month. "So, the free upgrade to … [Link]
Popular Science » Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Continues Its Beautiful Flow
Science Heading towards the sea Lava from Kilauea is making slow and steady progress towards the ocean. [Link]
Mashable » Chattering pup barely contains her excitement around owner
Take a deep breath, pup. Mina (short for Willamina) is a rescued pit bull mix who can't contain her nervous and excited energy whenever she plays with her owner. Don't worry, Mina, you'll be chasing those tennis ball dreams in no time. Man caught a GoPro while fishing and the footage was still intact Larry Wilmore delivers potent monologue about … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Junkrat
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 » Congrats to man who caught a Pidgey on 'Pokémon Go' while his wife gave birth
Jonathan and Jessica Theriot both had life-changing Thursdays this week. Jessica gave birth to the couple's third child, a daughter — adding to their family and bringing into the world the wonder of new human life. Jonathan caught a Pidgey, a fictional bird, on Pokémon Go. SEE ALSO: Pokémon Go players encouraged to run wild in supermarket, but maybe not … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Nepartak slams Taiwan, threatens China with more flooding
Super Typhoon Nepartak blasted Taiwan with 150 mile per hour winds on Thursday night and Friday, local time. The storm, in a weakened state, is now spreading heavy rains and strong winds into mainland China. According to the Associated Press, at least two people have died and 72 were injured in the typhoon. At the time of the storm's landfall … [Link]
Mashable » Automatic paper towel dispenser fits perfectly with 'Jump Around'
Alright guys, it's time to get this party started. Let fire this paper towel dispenser up. YouTube user Matt Orlando heard more than just an annoying sound from his paper towel dispenser, he heard the makings of a sick beat. Specifically the sick beat from House of Pain's "Jump Around". So he edited the two together in a music video for the ages. … [Link]
Mashable » Miguel calls for change in new song devoted to Black Lives Matter
Miguel debuted a song called "How Many" about the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile on his Soundcloud page this morning, singing, "I'm tired of human lives turned into hashtags and prayer hands." Knowing that his work — and everyone's work — preventing the deaths of black Americans is far from over, he noted he intends to continue updating … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Antibiotic resistance discovered in the guts of ancient mummies
The presence of antimicrobial resistance genes in 1000-year-old Incan remains suggest resistance was common hundreds of years before we discovered penicillin [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Messenger To Get End-To-End Encryption
Reader wiredmikey writes: Facebook announced Friday it would roll out optional "end to end encryption" for its Messenger application, following a trend aimed at stronger security and protection against snooping. The new feature will be known as "secret conversations" which can be read only by the sender and recipient. Facebook shared technical details about its implementation of the security in … [Link]
Mashable » Stormzy encourages the UK not to ignore U.S. police violence
LONDON — British rapper Stormzy has shared an impassioned message on social media imploring people in the UK not to ignore the killings of black people by police in the U.S. In Instagram and Facebook posts on Friday, shared after five police officers were shot and killed in Dallas, Stormzy called for people in the UK to take action. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Larry Wilmore delivers potent monologue about Alton Sterling's death
Late night hosts often speak of the struggle to strike a respectful and meaningful tone after a week like this one of near ceaseless national tragedy. Host Larry Wilmore opened The Nightly Show on Wednesday with a powerful monologue about the death of Alton Sterling. "Thank God for fucking cellphones,” Wilmore said. “Because we would never even hear about incidents … [Link]
Popular Science » Philando Castile Video "Glitch" May Actually Have Been Police
Technology Minnesota cops may have removed the Facebook Live video of a man getting shot during a routine traffic stop The Minnesota police may have been the real glitch that removed the Facebook Live video of Philando Castile’s death on Wednesday… [Link]
Mashable » Trevor Noah responds to the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile: 'This is an American problem'
On Thursday's The Daily Show, host Trevor Noah tackled police violence in light of the recent shooting deaths of two black men at the hands of officers. His segment speaks to the assumption that if a person believes that black lives matter, then they must also be anti-police. "The hardest part of having a conversation surrounding police shootings in America, it … [Link]
Mashable » VR porn festival turned away hundreds of people from trying out digital sex
VR porn is taking the world by storm. Well, at least Japan, which seems to be embracing the new form of intercourse simulation. Japan's first VR porn festival — Adult VR Fest, held in Tokyo's Akihabara district — reportedly drew such a large opening crowd, its organizers had to close the event down. SEE ALSO: Naughty America is betting big … [Link]
Mashable » Badass woman tackles 6-foot snake like it's NBD
Yo, get 'em girl. Researcher Renata Leite Pitman at the Los Amigos Biological Station in Peru recently horrified everyone around her when she tackled a 6-foot-long snake like it was a totally normal thing to do. Pitman captured the snake for research purposes, and it was unharmed in the take down, but it sure looked awesome as she took down … [Link]
Mashable » 8 times kids were wise beyond their years
Kids view the world in interesting ways. They have a tendency to think about, digest and discuss things in a way that belies a wisdom way beyond their years and life experience. They believe they can be whatever they want to be, and that when they grow up their career will be intertwined with something they love and are passionate … [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda and J. Lo release 'Love Make the World Go Round' for Orlando
"No, we're gonna hide, no fear from our eyes, love is a call to action." After releasing a teaser last week on Twitter, Lin-Manuel Miranda has released the full version of his and Jennifer Lopez's latest collaboration. All proceeds from their song "Love Make the World Go Round" will benefit the Hispanic Federation's Proyecto Somos Orlando, which provides “mental health … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is testing encrypted, secret, self-destructing Messenger chats
Need more security in your Facebook messaging, but not willing to switch to a security-oriented service such as Telegram? We've got good news: Facebook is testing a far more secure type of Messenger conversation, with several interesting features. These "secret conversations," which are currently only available as an option for a small subset of users, are end-to-end encrypted, ideally meaning … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris' new song throws tons of shade at Hiddleswift
Calvin Harris and John Newman's highly-anticipate~ song, "Olé" has dropped, and it's already making waves for its allusions to a certain music superstar. The song, performed in most part by Newman, but apparently written by Harris, is causing quite a bit of drama due to its lyrics, which seem to point out some glaring flaws in his former relationship with Taylor … [Link]
Slashdot » Privacy Shield Data Pact Gets European Approval
A commercial data transfer pact provisionally agreed by the EU executive and the United States in February received the green light from EU governments on Friday, the European Commission said, paving the way for it to come into effect next week. This will end months of legal limbo for companies such as Facebook, Google, and MasterCard after the EU's top … [Link]
Mashable » Robot cheerleaders demonstrate today's advanced car technology
SINGAPORE — They're cute and cheery, but are also packed with some of the advanced auto technology we may not be aware of. This team of 10 robot cheerleaders from Japanese electronics maker Murata was on show here on Thursday. Each robot balances freely on a ball and is able to roll around in formation with the others while staying … [Link]
Mashable » Dallas police are first to use a robot to kill a suspect
The horrifying details of Thursday night's mass shooting of five law enforcement officers in Dallas during an otherwise peaceful demonstration includes a startling revelation: Police apparently turned their bomb-disposal robot into an offensive weapon by attaching a bomb to it in order to kill a suspect. SEE ALSO: Man streams attack on Dallas police on Facebook Live According to Dallas PD … [Link]
Mashable » Londoner shares photo of card skimmer discovered at tube station
LONDON — A man has shared pictures of an oyster machine that he says was fitted with a card skimmer, a fake device designed to steal credit card information. The images were shared on Thursday evening by Reddit user TheCell1990, who said in the comments that he'd alerted Tube staff to the device's presence. SEE ALSO: Watch this credit card … [Link]
WIRED » Your Phone Has an FM Chip. So Why Can’t You Listen to the Radio?
Virtually all smartphones have FM chipsets inside, but you're probably locked out of using it. The post Your Phone Has an FM Chip. So Why Can't You Listen to the Radio? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Police Used Bomb Disposal Robot To Kill A Dallas Shooting Suspect
Technology Potentially the first use of a robot to kill in American policing Police Used Bomb Disposal Robot To Kill A Dallas Shooting Suspect… [Link]
Mashable » Electric mountain bike eats hills for breakfast
Chris Nolte of Propel Bikes let us try out Haibike Xduro's electric mountain bike around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. It was an aggressive, muddy adventure. In the above video, Mashable Producer Jon Lynn tells you all you need to know about this mountain bike. Read more… More about Brooklyn, Propel Bikes, Nyc, Haibike Mtb, and Haibike Xduro
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New Scientist – News » UK doctors may officially warn women of vaginal birth risks
Following a UK Supreme Court ruling in 2015, doctors are considering offering pregnant women official advice on the risks of vaginal birth as well as caesarean sections [Link]
Popular Science » A Rat Muscle Ray, A Room Full Of Tetris, And Other Amazing Images
Science Our favorite science images of the week These are the coolest images of the week. [Link]
Slashdot » Antivirus Software Is 'Increasingly Useless' and May Make Your Computer Less Safe
Emily Chung, writing for CBC: Is your antivirus protecting your computer or making it more hackable? Internet security experts are warning that anti-malware technology is becoming less and less effective at protecting your data and devices, and there's evidence that security software can sometimes even make your computer more vulnerable to security breaches. This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland … [Link]
Mashable » Man replies to scam emails — and hilarity ensues
Ever wondered what would happen if you replied to a scam email, giving Barrister John Lateef or Sir Morrison or whomever a chance to explain why they have a jaw-dropping inheritance waiting for you? One bold, brave and bored comedian, James Veitch hit reply. What ensued was a soap opera so delicious that he decided to hit ‘reply’ again. And … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Perfect storm hits Taiwan as China sees worst floods in 20 years
Super-typhoon Nepartak has hit Taiwan’s east coast hard. It is expected to make landfall in China which is struggling with its worst floods since 1998 [Link]
Mashable » Spend your summer swimming in ice cream sprinkles (really)
A trip to a museum has never sounded so sweet. This summer, instead of taking a boring old swim or huddling near your air conditioner, you can cool off with the ultimate treat — a trip to the Museum of Ice Cream in New York. SEE ALSO: 'Ice Cream Books' is your delicious Instagram for summer reading The pop-up museum is … [Link]
Mashable » Woman shares the 'freaking hilarious' side of motherhood
One North Carolina mom is doing her part to embrace the messier elements of post-birth recovery. Amanda Bacon on Wednesday shared a photo taken from her hospital room after giving birth. In it, she's topless and clad in an adult diaper. "This is motherhood; it's raw, stunning, messy and freaking hilarious all rolled into one," the mother of two captions … [Link]
Mashable » This Indian startup doesn't want you to buy furniture ever again
With just one suitcase and a duffel bag, 29-year-old Mahi Malhotra (name changed on request) boarded the flight from New Delhi to Bengaluru to start a new phase in her life. She had landed herself a coveted job at one of India's leading IT companies, which meant uprooting herself from the city she had called home all her life. Two … [Link]
Mashable » Indian state imposes 'fat tax' on junk food
The newly-elected government in the southern Indian state of Kerala has introduced a 'fat tax' on food items like burgers, pizzas and doughnuts. The 14.5% tax will be applied to fast food chains such as McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Domino's. SEE ALSO: Your morning coffee could contain up to 25 teaspoons of sugar Kerala has the second-highest rate of … [Link]
WIRED » ‘Secret Conversations:’ End-to-End Encryption Comes to Facebook Messenger
The beta test of a new end-to-end encryption option will expand to all 900 million users by autumn. The post 'Secret Conversations:' End-to-End Encryption Comes to Facebook Messenger appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Putin Gives Federal Security Agents Two Weeks To Produce 'Encryption Keys' For The Internet
An anonymous reader writes: The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has ordered the Federal Security Service (FSB) to produce "encryption keys" to decrypt all data on the internet, and the FSB has two weeks to do it, Meduza reports. The head of the FSB, Alexander Bortnikov, is responsible for accomplishing such a task. "The new 'anti-terrorist' laws require … [Link]
Mashable » What does watching someone die on social media do to our mental health?
Damon Young planned to avoid watching the footage of Alton Sterling's death. Young, editor-in-chief of VerySmartBrothas.com, read coverage about the police shooting of Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, early Tuesday morning. He wrote about the incident and discussed it with friends. But he refused to watch the cell phone video that captured police firing several times at a restrained Sterling, … [Link]
Mashable » Former congressman threatens 'war' against Obama in deleted tweet during Dallas shooting
In the middle of the Dallas shooting that left five police officers dead, an ex-congressman threatened "war" against Barack Obama and the Black Lives Matter movement in a deleted tweet. SEE ALSO: 5 officers killed, 6 hurt by snipers near Dallas protest over police shootings Joe Walsh, who served as an Illinois congressman for the Republicans from 2011 to 2013, tweeted: “3 … [Link]
Mashable » Man creates 3D map of abandoned Scottish mansion using drone
Having a camera on your drone doesn't just allow you to record ridiculous fails and daring rescue attempts, you know. As Mark from the Abandoned Scotland YouTube channel has shown in his latest video, you can also use them to do some pretty badass 3D mapping. SEE ALSO: There’s finally a DJI Phantom drone that can follow you Using a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Utter horsesh*t': Jeremy Clarkson slams Daily Mail article with 2 angry tweets
LONDON — Jeremy Clarkson has publicly hit out at the Mail Online over an article he claims is "utter horseshit." SEE ALSO: Jeremy Clarkson and James May reveal the only 3 things they agree on The former Top Gear presenter took to social media to criticise a feature published by the Mail on Thursday night, which claimed fellow presenter James … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happens when you look for love in spam mail
If you're a person with an an email address, you’ve no doubt been on the receiving end of the old "scammer poses as a friend in trouble who needs cash quick" email. A common (and probably wise) reaction is to ignore or delete the email and move along with your life, scam-free. But why do that when there's so much … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to the freshest new tunes dropped this week
LONDON — It’s finally Friday and — although this week has felt longer than others — the weekend is finally here. It’s been a good week for UK music with Birmingham artist Lady Leshurr returning to our screens, proving that she is more than just her Queen Speech series. Some of the freshest tracks on the list will not only make this Friday a … [Link]
WIRED » Grab a Barf Bag and Watch Boeing’s 787-9 Fly Like a Fighter Jet
This test flight was a chance for the captains to have some fun, and practice ahead of their upcoming technical demonstration at the Farnborough International Airshow next week. The post Grab a Barf Bag and Watch Boeing's 787-9 Fly Like a Fighter Jet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Shot of LA Scenesters Is Actually 19 Different Photos
Sometimes the best way to get the photo you want is to totally make it up. The post This Shot of LA Scenesters Is Actually 19 Different Photos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This, But I Miss My CDs
The streaming age has become an era of exclusive releases, absentee artists, and a wave of raptured tracks. Remind us again why discs were so dissed? The post I Can't Believe I'm Saying This, But I Miss My CDs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Don’t Be So Quick to Flush 15 Years of Brain Scan Studies
Neuroscientists—including the study's whistleblowing authors—are saying the negative attention focused on fMRI studies is overblown. The post Don’t Be So Quick to Flush 15 Years of Brain Scan Studies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Comcast’s Netflix Deal Could Open a New Front in Net Neutrality War
You can now use Netflix with Comcast's TV service. And that could make the set-top box the next front in the battle to keep the Internet truly neutral. The post Comcast's Netflix Deal Could Open a New Front in Net Neutrality War appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Ah, Vancouver: Land of Hipness and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Despite the 10 Cloverfield Lane star's onscreen flair for the eerie, her real life is more about chic eats and outdoor adventure. The post Ah, Vancouver: Land of Hipness and Mary Elizabeth Winstead appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » I’ve Been to the Future. It Tastes Like Crickets
Humanity has itself a population problem, and the solution may just be six-legged. The post I've Been to the Future. It Tastes Like Crickets appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » China's largest space launch vehicle, the Long March 7 flies, with a Technological Triple Whammy
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Solves Space Trash, Empty Satellite Fuel Tanks and a Better Crew Capsule China's newest rocket, the Long March 7, has a successful first flight, and tests a bunch of new Chinese space tech. [Link]
Mashable » How the world celebrated Social Media Day 2016
We tweeted, we snapped, we Facebook-ed, and we have the instas to prove it! From east to west, the world came together both online and IRL to celebrate the 7th annual Social Media Day. Launched by Mashable in 2010, #SMDay recognizes and celebrates social media's impact on global communication. Below are a few highlights from Social Media Day 2016: In New York City, … [Link]
Mashable » Spice Girls drop massive reunion hints in chirpy YouTube video
Spice Girls fans, rejoice: something big may be on its way. Former band members Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton (sadly there was no sign of Posh or Mel C) shared a video on Friday morning in which they celebrated the 20 year anniversary of "Wannabe" — and dropped hints about a possible reunion. SEE ALSO: 13 reasons we … [Link]
Mashable » Google is already fighting hackers from the future with post-quantum cryptography
For years, experts have warned users to use secure browser communications whenever possible. If you visit a site and the URL in your browser's address bar starts with "https://", you know the communication between your computer and the server is encrypted. But that encryption, according to Google, has a potential weakness. If quantum computers get sufficiently powerful in the future, … [Link]
Mashable » This panda's downward dog is all of us at a morning yoga class
Kungfu Panda needs to hustle along to make way for Yoga Panda over here. The cute animal was recently caught on CCTV's iPanda cam squeezing in some sun salutation while his friend snoozed on a bench. After a nice stretch into that "downward dog", it flattened out and took a breather in the morning light. Bon Jovi graces wedding reception … [Link]
Mashable » Man streams attack on Dallas police on Facebook Live
A man has live streamed on Facebook the shooting of 11 police officers in Dallas near a protest over the recent killings by police of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile. SEE ALSO: 5 officers killed, 6 hurt by snipers near Dallas protest over police shootings Michael Kevin Bautista hid behind a tree and broadcasted live dramatic scenes from the attack … [Link]
Mashable » Email scammer becomes hilariously enraged when recipient demands a free toaster
In the latest episode of "Scamalot," we witness a high-stakes email conversation between comedian James Veitch and a self-proclaimed "army intelligent" looking to transport a bunch of diamonds. Sounds legit. These red flags would divert the common Internet user from engaging with the scammer, but Veitch takes one for the team and decides to turn the tables on them. This … [Link]
Slashdot » Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Banned From Owning a Lab
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. regulators have devised to ban the owners and operators of Theranos from running a lab for two years. That includes CEO and founder Elizabeth Holmes, as confirmed by a press release issued tonight. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revoked the lab's Clinical Laboratory … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stop killing us': Beyoncé pays emotional tribute to victims of police killings at concert
LONDON — Beyoncé has paid an emotional tribute to Alton Sterling and Philando Castile — the two black men fatally shot by U.S. police in Baton Rouge and Minnesota — during her Thursday night concert in Glasgow, Scotland. SEE ALSO: Before Alton and Philando: 12 other black men killed by police, on video The singer addressed the crowd, paused for … [Link]
Mashable » Dallas police slammed for tweeting picture of 'suspect'
The Dallas police department has come under fire for releasing an image of a man they said they were searching for as a suspect in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. SEE ALSO: 5 officers killed, 6 hurt by snipers near Dallas protest over police shootings The man, named Mark Hughes, turned himself in after a photo of him holding … [Link]
Mashable » Theatre is therapy for Syrian women evoking ancient tale of loss and exile
LONDON — There is a moment in the Queens of Syria play in which a Syrian mother recalls when she was forced to leave her hometown after giving birth to her third child. She was hiding in the third floor of a shabby building with her family when heavy shelling filled the night with a white light. Swiftly, the mother … [Link]
Mashable » Indian state asks colleges to build separate toilets for transgender students
In a significant step, the government in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal has asked all colleges run and aided by the government to construct separate toilets for transgender students. SEE ALSO: Indian fashion designer celebrates transgender women in her new sari collection “I’ve always had trouble using the girls’ toilet. This is a big step. When I took … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z drops new track 'Spiritual' in response to police brutality
Jay Z has spoken up about recent cases of police brutality in a new track. Titled "Spiritual," it was made available on streaming service Tidal. It follows recent outpourings by celebrities and the public over the police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé on Alton Sterling, Philando Castile's deaths: 'This is a human fight' The track also arrives at a … [Link]
Mashable » Pokémon Go players encouraged to run wild in supermarket, but maybe not at a police station
The delightful scourge of Pokémon Go players is surely here to stay. Now that the augmented reality mobile game has been released, it's quickly consumed the lives of grown adults who have started wandering their cities in search of wild Pokémon. SEE ALSO: Spending a day on 'Pokémon Go' is not good for your phone's battery life While players have … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese supermarket pays $11,000 for a bunch of grapes
A Japanese supermarket just paid a record-breaking 1.1 million yen ($10,950) for a bunch of grapes — and plans to hand it out to customers for a free taste. Kobe, Japan's Kurashi Kaientai supermarket reportedly won a bid on Thursday for a batch of Ruby Roman grapes. The bunch it bought contained around 30 grapes. SEE ALSO: Japanese mochi master has dedicated … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot Stingray Is Powered By Rat Heart Cells
An anonymous reader writes: Harvard researchers report in the journal Science this week that they've built a "bio-inspired swimming robot that mimics a ray fish [and] can be guided by light." The robot's body consists of "a cast elastomer body with a skeleton of gold, along with a single layer of carefully aligned muscle fibers harvested from neonatal rat hearts." … [Link]
Mashable » George Takei isn't supportive of the new twist that Sulu is gay
Although many reacted with joy to the new revelation that the beloved Star Trek character Hikaru Sulu is gay, the openly-gay actor who became famous for playing him is not supportive of the news. George Takei, who shot to fame as Sulu in the '60s, told The Hollywood Reporter that the decision is a "twisting of (creator) Gene (Roddenberry's) creation, to which … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters storm the Capitol steps in D.C. over police violence
Protesters swarmed the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night to express anger over the deaths of two black men who were shot by police. SEE ALSO: Facebook confronts the grisly reality of live video with the shooting of Philando Castile On Wednesday night, the girlfriend of Philando Castile shared graphic footage on Facebook of the 32-year-old man bloody … [Link]
Mashable » You won't want to put this two-headed prawn on the barbie
Imagine a Paul Hogan from hell picking this crustacean out for you. A two-headed prawn was spotted at an Australian aquarium just before it was set to become fish food. SEE ALSO: Comedian posts some brilliant animal facts across Los Angeles Zoo It was found in a packet of frozen prawns by aquarist Laura Colton, who works at the Reef … [Link]
Mashable » Elephant dies a month after being rescued from Thai tourism camp
Netizens are in mourning after hearing the devastating news about a rescued elephant's passing on Wednesday. Rescued by the people working at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) in Sukhothai, Thailand, the elephant named Sao Noi, which means Little Girl, arrived at her new home in late May. SEE ALSO: Elephants in Thailand receive prosthetic limbs after landmine accidents She was frail … [Link]
Mashable » 5 police officers dead in sniper attack in Dallas, 7 others injured
UPDATE: July 8, 2016, 9:22 a.m. EDT Gunfire erupted during a protest of police violence in Dallas late Thursday, with at least one gunman killing five law enforcement officers and wounding seven others. Two civilians were also injured. Police earlier claimed that four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in triangulated locations on the demonstration route. Three people are … [Link]
Slashdot » Debian Founder's 2015 Death Ruled A Suicide
gosand writes: According to a story on The Register, the death of Ian Murdock in late 2015 has been ruled a suicide. This news brings some closure to the sad ending of his life. An interesting note from the article that I never knew before: "he was the Ian in Debian; his girlfriend at the time, Debra Lynn, was the … [Link]
Mashable » The Crab Nebula dazzles in a new close-up photo taken by Hubble
The Crab Nebula doesn't just have an appetizing name — it also provides a visual feast. NASA released a stunning close-up of the nebula on Thursday taken by the Hubble telescope. Located 6,500 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Taurus, the nebula is one of the most intensely studied supernova remnants out there. SEE ALSO: See Jupiter's stunning auroras in … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Director: Guccifer Admitted He Lied About Hacking Hillary Clinton's Email
blottsie writes from a report via The Daily Dot: The Romanian hacker known as Guccifer (real name Marcel Lehel Lazar) admitted to the FBI that he lied to the public when he said he repeatedly hacked into Hillary Clinton's email server in 2013. FBI Director James Comey testified before members on Congress on Thursday that Guccifer never hacked into Clinton's … [Link]
Mashable » Antoine Griezmann becomes France's Euro 2016 hero months after sister survived Bataclan terrorist attack
Antoine Griezmann scored both goals for France in Les Bleus' Euro 2016 semifinal win over Germany on Thursday night. That sends the hosts to Paris, where they'll face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal side on Sunday for the championship. Griezmann is the tournament's top scorer, with six goals in six matches for France. But his story comes with an additional, irresistible wrinkle: Griezmann's … [Link]
Slashdot » IRS Is Suing Facebook Over Asset Transfers In Ireland
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sued Facebook on Wednesday to force it to comply with summonses related to a 2010 asset transfer. Fortune reports: "According to documents the IRS filed in San Francisco federal court, the agency suspects Facebook and its accounting firm, Ernst and Young, understated the value of intangible … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2309: ol' Snapchat!
Memories, Like the corners of my mind, Misty disappearing memories, Of the way we were. [Link]
Mashable » Hermione squared: Emma Watson meets Noma Dumezweni
What happens when movie Hermione meets stage Hermione? Magic. On Thursday, actress Emma Watson posted a photo on Twitter of her meeting Noma Dumezweni, who stars in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Penned by J.K. Rowling herself, the play is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be … [Link]
Slashdot » Unreal Engine and Unity To Get NVIDIA's New VR Rendering Tech
An anonymous reader writes: NVIDIA has announced that Unreal Engine and Unity will see integrations of its new Simultaneous Multi-projection (SMP) rendering tech, which the company says can yield "a 3x VR graphics performance improvement over previous generation GPUs." NVIDIA recently introduced the technology as a unique feature of its latest series of GPUs built on the 'Pascal' architecture. According … [Link]
Mashable » State Department reopens the probe into Hillary Clinton's emails
The State Department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides, officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Justice Dept. closes Clinton email probe with no charges Although the former secretary of state's closest confidants have left the agency, they could still face punishment. The most serious is the … [Link]
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