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 » Congresswoman introduces bill to criminalize revenge porn across the U.S.
When sexually explicit images surface on the Internet without at least one party's consent, they often bounce around from site to site, and there's often not much the victim can do about it. The victims — predominantly women — can't threaten legal action against websites that host the images. In many states, they can't threaten legal action against whoever put … [Link]
Slashdot » Obesity Is Three Times As Deadly For Men Than Women, Says Study
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Telegraph: Researchers at Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard universities found in the biggest ever study into weight and death that obesity is three times more deadly for men than women, and that being slightly overweight raises the risk of dying early. Telegraph reports: "Obese people can expect to lose three years of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook activates Safety Check for Nice after truck rams into parade
Facebook has activated its Safety Check feature for Nice, France, after a truck rammed into a crowd in the city during a Bastille Day parade, killing and injuring dozens. The Safety Check feature lets users notify others on Facebook that they're safe following a dangerous event in the area, such as an earthquake, mass shooting or explosion. SEE ALSO: Dozens … [Link]
Mashable » ELLE's Melissa Harris-Perry on magazine's FKA Twigs cover: 'Face. Palm.'
A week after ELLE released the cover for the magazine's August 2016 cover, editor-at-large Melissa Harris-Perry penned a letter asking readers for their thoughts. "What do you see when you look at our August cover?" she wrote. At first glance, almost everyone will see the same thing: a cover featuring FKA Twigs. But if you look closely, near the singer's … [Link]
WIRED » T-Mobile’s Free Pokémon Go Data Isn’t Worth the Trouble
It’s the Weedle of net neutrality-busting data promotions. The post T-Mobile's Free Pokémon Go Data Isn't Worth the Trouble appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook needs to come to grips with being in the news business
Facebook's role as a distributor of the news is well established. Now, it's becoming the place where news happens. Margaret Sullivan, media columnist for the Washington Post, doesn't think the company is ready to take on that role. "I think that Facebook really sees itself and talks about itself in this way that has nothing to do with news," Sullivan … [Link]
Mashable » From amateur to legend: The career of 'Counter-Strike' pro Markeloff
His infectious smile is gone as he walks out of the ELeague studio, carrying his keyboard, mouse and rolled-up mousepad across the hallway into FlipSid3 Tactics' practice room. A black, zipped-up sweatshirt covers his dark-gray jersey with the name MARKELOFF in bold white letters arching across its back. SEE ALSO: From Atlanta to Cologne to Kiev: The travel-weary lives of … [Link]
Slashdot » CleanSpace CO Sensor Runs On Freevolt RF Harvesting
mspohr writes: A few years ago, a Kickstarter was set up to develop a locator tag powered by free radio frequency (RF) energy harvested from the environment. This was called a scam here on Slashdot and was shut down before it was funded on Kickstarter. However, it now appears that the concept is not as far-fetched as some predicted. A … [Link]
Mashable » T-mobile will give customers unlimited data for playing 'Pokémon Go'
If you're a T-Mobile customer you will soon be able to play all the Pokémon Go you want and not a single megabyte used to do so will count towards your monthly data plan. Starting on July 19, T-Mobile is giving all of its customers a year (until August 2017) of unlimited data for Pokémon Go. The generous gift of … [Link]
WIRED » Line Is the Biggest Tech IPO of the Year. It Sells Stickers
Line’s hardly the only messaging company. But it seems to have figured something out: how to make money. The post Line Is the Biggest Tech IPO of the Year. It Sells Stickers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Spencer Pratt shares his opinions on Hiddleswift, 'The Bachelorette' and healing crystals
When nothing seems real, turn to Spencer Pratt. The reality star and pop culture junkie, most famous for being the villain of The Hills, knows a thing or two about the blurred lines between what the public sees and what goes on behind the scenes. And yes, he has plenty to say about it, so Mashable caught up with Pratt … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens dead after truck plows into Bastille Day crowd in Nice, France
The Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France was shattered late Thursday evening when a truck plowed into a crowd, killing multiple people and injuring scores of others. SEE ALSO: France releases terror alert app that instructs hostages how to react The deputy mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, initially sent a tweet saying it's possible "tens" of people were dead but … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's New Emoji Aimed At Promoting Gender Equality Are Coming
An anonymous reader writes: Based largely on a proposal from Unicode Consortium member Google, Unicode Consortium has announced plans to support new emoji aimed at promoting gender equality. There will be "11 new 'professional' emoji [that] will depict both men and women performing different jobs, and there will be both male and female versions of 33 existing emoji that currently … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Claims Autopilot Mode Was Turned Off In Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash
Cars Tesla CEO says crash was not the car's fault Elon Musk tweeted this afternoon that the logs from a Tesla Model X crash earlier this month show autopilot was turned off. [Link]
Mashable » Trump and Cruz make out on giant billboard in GOP convention city
In Cleveland, Ohio, right on West 25th Street, there's a massive picture of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz making out. Sharing a tender moment, the two are locked in an embrace, their eyes closed as Cruz ruffles Trump's inimitable mane and blue hearts float off into the sky. Looming large over southbound traffic not far from where the Republican Party … [Link]
Slashdot » T-Mobile Gives Customers Free Pokemon Go Data
An anonymous reader shares a report from The Verge: T-Mobile has been a pioneer in giving special treatment to various apps and types of content used on its mobile network, and the carrier announced today that Pokemon Go will be joining its enclave of free data. Starting on July 19th, T-Mobile customers will have Pokemon Go data exempted from their … [Link]
Mashable » Trump and Clinton just jumped on the 'Pokémon Go' bandwagon
In a sign that we might have hit peak Pokémon Go, Hillary Clinton's campaign just announced it's holding an event at a PokéStop on Saturday. Fans of the game or politics (or both) can indulge their loves at Madison Park in Lakewood, Ohio, according to an announcement from her press office. SEE ALSO: Man playing 'Pokemon Go' gets lured into … [Link]
Slashdot » 145 Tech Leaders Say 'Trump Would Be A Disaster For Innovation'
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNN: "We have listened to Donald Trump over the past year and we have concluded: Trump would be a disaster for innovation," wrote 145 technology leaders in an open letter Medium post published Thursday. Some of the leaders are from tech giants like Google, Facebook and Apple, others from small startups, venture … [Link]
WIRED » Watch Us Blast a Ping Pong Ball With an Iron Man Glove
If Tony Stark wasn't so busy Avenging, he could wreak some serious havoc in your local convenience store. The post Watch Us Blast a Ping Pong Ball With an Iron Man Glove appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Call of Duty' pros vie for championship spots this weekend
This weekend, teams from across the globe will battle for a chance to compete in the Call of Duty World Championship in September. Stage 2 of the Pro Division of the Call of Duty World League competition is set to play out from July 14-17. Regional showdowns in North America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand will decide who wins how much … [Link]
Mashable » Two men fall off a cliff playing 'Pokémon Go'
Two men in California were rescued after falling off a seaside cliff playing Pokémon Go. The Encinitas Fire Department says that two men in their 20s were playing the augmented reality game between E and F Streets in Encinitas when they fell off the cliff. SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go shouldn't be as good as it is Lifeguards reported witnessing … [Link]
Mashable » Relive the best 'Call of Duty' with a look at the 'Modern Warfare' remaster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered takes an amazing game and spruces it up for 2016. This look at "Crew Expendable," the game's first mission, made its debut at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)Remastered is a ground-up reworking of the 2007 game, which really doesn't show its age in this video. The game won't be sold on its own, but you'll … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Deletes Artist's Blog and a Decade Of His Work Along With It
Ethan Chiel, writing for Fusion: Artist Dennis Cooper has a big problem on his hands: Most of his artwork from the past 14 years just disappeared. It's gone because it was kept entirely on his blog, which the experimental author and artist has maintained on the Google-owned platform Blogger since 2002 (Google bought the service in 2003). At the end … [Link]
WIRED » Big Privacy Ruling Says Feds Can’t Grab Data Abroad With a Warrant
Microsoft successfully fends off prosecutors' demand for an Irish Silk Road suspect's data, setting new limits on the Justice Department's reach. The post Big Privacy Ruling Says Feds Can't Grab Data Abroad With a Warrant appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Hillary Clinton And The NSA Have Heard Of This Pokémon Go Thing
Entertainment It's just… everywhere. Everywhere. The NSA and the Clinton campaign are both fully aware of the country's biggest addiction problem in history: Pokémon Go. [Link]
Popular Science » Small Bird-Shaped Drone Crashes In Mogadishu
Military Unmanned avian vehicle Bird drone. [Link]
Mashable » The internet tells Trump his rumored VP choice sucks
The rumors are flying that Donald Trump has picked his running mate and the internet is having a field day. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, may (as in, this is not confirmed) pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate at some point on Thursday or Friday, with the official announcement scheduled for 11 a.m. ET … [Link]
Mashable » See what it would be like to land on Pluto in this new NASA video
One year ago Thursday, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close-up views of Pluto, when it flew past the dwarf planet in a faraway part of the solar system at a distance of about 7,800 miles. The data New Horizons collected during the flyby has revolutionized the way scientists understand Pluto. However, even an unprecedented flyby mission wasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Transform your studio into a one bedroom with this furniture app
The Ori system is transforming studio apartments into one-bedroom sanctuaries. Based off an idea developed at MIT, the furniture app is transforming tiny spaces from bedrooms to living rooms and offices in three cities. Boston, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, you're in luck! Read more: http://on.mash.to/2admUii Read more… More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Apartment, Real Time, and Apps [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Instant Articles are now on Messenger
Facebook is expanding its Instant Articles format. The feature, previously limited to the main Facebook app, is now compatible with the Android version of Messenger and will be on iOS soon. SEE ALSO: Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one. Unlike typical links that load in an in-app browser, Instant Articles load within the Facebook (and … [Link]
Mashable » No surprises here: Netflix scores big with Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES — If it weren't obvious already, the Emmy nominations definitely made it more clear: Netflix is a television giant. The Los Gatos-based streaming service proved its might among traditional networks and rival streaming services on Thursday after collecting a whopping 54 Emmy nominations. That makes Netflix the third most nominated platform/network, following trailing behind FX Networks (56 nominations) … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Super Smash Bros.: Melee' players to watch at Evo this weekend
The year's biggest fighting games tournament is right around the corner, and Super Smash Bros Melee will be representing with a record number of regiistrants for this year's Evolution. There are lots of majors over the course of the year, but Evo is the one where everyone turns out to prove their the best of the best. SEE ALSO: Smash … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Hit By New Round Of Antitrust Charges In Europe
The European commission has filed a third antitrust charge against Google — this time it is against the Mountain View-based company's AdSense advertising business. The EU regulator is accusing Google of abusing its dominance in search to benefit its own advertising business, one of company's main revenue stream. A Bloomberg article explains the whole situation: While this is an escalation … [Link]
Popular Science » Brits Cut Climate Department In Post-Brexit Vote Shake-Up
Environment The move comes months after massive flooding in the UK As Theresa May comes into power as prime minister of the United Kingdom, a chain of shuffling department leaders has continued with the disbanding of the Department of… [Link]
Mashable » Here's what goes on when a national broadcast cuts to local weather coverage
Looks like the forecast is predicting a flurry of weather people talking over each other. NBC peeled back the curtain on the Today Show by showing exactly what it looks like when their show goes from national, to local, and then back to national. The clip features 16 different local stations. C'mon screen 11. You're slowing everyone down. Relive the … [Link]
Mashable » Bryce Harper's hair is the real MVP
Bryce Harper won an ESPY award for "Best MLB Player"on Wednesday night, but his hair is the real MVP here. Look at this photo he posted to Instagram on Thursday morning! Is the lens warped? Is it Photoshopped? Or is the Nationals right fielder's coif actually taller than the Washington Monument? It's like if Johnny Bravo's hairdo met Elvis Presley's … [Link]
Popular Science » All the Questions You Had About Climate Models but Were Afraid to Ask
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A scientist explains Andrew Gettelman of the National Center for Atmospheric Research explains how climate models work. [Link]
Mashable » Toy guns banned outside Republican convention. Real guns allowed.
"Is that a toy gun sir?" "No, it's a real one." "OK, on your way." So might a conversation go at the Republican convention in Cleveland next week, thanks to a set of rules specifying what is and isn't allowed into a defined "event zone" surrounding the event. SEE ALSO: Trump taps Tim Tebow to speak at Republican convention Water … [Link]
WIRED » Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming to Win Over All You Haters
Meat substitutes exist, but what guilt-ridden omnivores really want is exactly what they enjoy now, without all the downsides. The answer, hopefully, is lab-grown meat. The post Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming to Win Over All You Haters appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Trump Loves Twitter. But It’s Gonna Screw His Running Mate.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence's social media footprint reveals plenty of inconsistencies with Trump. The post Trump Loves Twitter. But It's Gonna Screw His Running Mate. appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Charming Prince Harry takes a HIV test on Facebook Live
To raise awareness and encourage others to get tested, the British royal family broadcasted Prince Harry taking an HIV test on Facebook Live. In addition to his efforts in the UK, he will also be in South Africa next week to speak at the International AIDS Conference. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2a19x8d Read more… More about Mashable Video, Facebook Ipo, Facebook Live, … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny rescue puppy would like to sit in the front seat, please
Napoleon the puppy is a little confused — he wants to sit in the front seat on his caretaker's lap, but he's not allowed to for some reason. Weird. The Southern Indiana Animal Rescue, where Napoleon currently calls home, posted mega-cute footage last week of Napoleon "throwing a tantrum," which basically means a lot of whimpering and squirming. Would that … [Link]
Popular Science » This Nuclear-Powered Supersonic Airliner Concept Is A Beautiful Dream
Aviation As improbable as it is wonderful Weird airplane concept. [Link]
WIRED » An Open Letter From Tech Leaders on Donald Trump’s Presidential Bid
Today, a broad coalition of tech leaders signed an open letter standing against Donald Trump's candidacy for president. The post An Open Letter From Tech Leaders on Donald Trump’s Presidential Bid appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Donut-flavored soda is the most American soft drink imaginable
If we can depend on America for anything, it's putting two powerful foods together to make another, even more powerful food. Such is the case with Cheerwine Kreme, which combines two beloved, sugar-laden treats — Krispy Kreme donuts and cherry soda — into something that, frankly, is probably too sweet. SEE ALSO: Spaghetti and grilled cheese are a match made … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram may be making it easier to binge on a person's photos
Just when you're finally accepting the controversial new Instagram icon and the flatter black and white design, Instagram may be shaking things up once again. Mashable has discovered Instagram may remove the list view that lets you scroll continuously through an account's postsMashable has reached out to Instagram for comment and clarification and will update this story if we hear … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé slays all day with her gigantic ponytail
We didn't think it was possible for a Beyoncé performance to improve, but then she wore a ponytail. Being the extraordinary Queen that she is, this was no ordinary ponytail — but rather a slicked back, braided masterpiece that cascaded down her back. On Tuesday night, Bey and her ponytail slayed her Formation World Tour performance at the Esprit Arena … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Saving the ozone layer is warming the planet but it can be fixed
We saved the ozone layer, but in doing so unleashed more global warming with the 1987 agreement to replace CFCs with HFCs. Now, we’re set to fix the problem [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian says Taylor Swift loves 'playing the victim' with Kanye West
Kim Kardashian will air out her bad blood with Taylor Swift on the episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians airing Sunday. (Welcome to your Game of Thrones replacement.) Kim explains to her robotic ally Kourtney why she decided to talk about Taylor Swift in her GQ profile. In the article, Kim claims Kanye West filmed his conversation about "Famous" … [Link]
Mashable » Mastercard just changed its logo for the first time in 20 years
Mastercard's familiar orange and red circles just got a facelift. The credit card company rolled out a minimalist new logo on Thursday — its first adjustment in two decades. SEE ALSO: Beyond Netflix: Here's the entire alphabet in corporate logos Instead of interlocking in the middle as they previously did, the two circles now blend into one another in a … [Link]
Slashdot » Consumer Reports Calls For Tesla To Disable Autopilot
Reader parallel_prankster writes: Consumer Reports is calling on Tesla to disable its "Autopilot" feature that enables hands-free operation. Citing the recent fatal accident involving a car with Autopilot engaged, Consumer Reports labels the feature as "Too Much Autonomy Too Soon." In an extensive article posted at the top of its website Thursday morning, Consumer Reports said Tesla should "disable hands-free … [Link]
Popular Science » Engineered Bacteria Can Manufacture Nano-Electronics
Energy Nanowires could be used in small powerful devices Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have genetically engineered a strain of bacteria that, when combined with the amino acid tryptophan, will produce… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Super-Powerful Electromagnets Shrink Quarters
Science Don't try it at home This video explains the physics of electromagnets shrinking quarters… [Link]
Slashdot » FCC OKs Sweeping Spectrum Frontiers Rules To Open Up Nearly 11 GHz Of Spectrum
Monica Alleven, reporting for FierceWirelessTech: In one fell swoop, the FCC today put the U.S. in a 5G leadership position, voting 5-0 to approve its Spectrum Frontiers proceeding and make spectrum bands above 24 GHz available for 5G. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, noting his previous remarks on the proceeding, kept his remarks brief to avoid repeating himself. But he summed … [Link]
WIRED » Nest Cam Outdoor Fixes the Security Camera’s Biggest Fault
No more pointing your Nest Cam out the window. The post Nest Cam Outdoor Fixes the Security Camera’s Biggest Fault appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Trump taps Tim Tebow to speak at Republican convention
One thing you can't deny about Donald Trump: The man understands spectacle. True to his showman's reputation, the blustering candidate for president tapped former college football quarterback, NFL washout and evangelical icon Tim Tebow to speak at next week's Republican National Convention. As the burnouts from Workaholics would chant: Weird! Weird! Weird! SEE ALSO: NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving … [Link]
WIRED » You Don’t Need to Plug in This Fancy Bike for Its Battery to Charge
The Volata comes with all the bike accessories you need built in. And you'll pay dearly for them all. The post You Don’t Need to Plug in This Fancy Bike for Its Battery to Charge appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Pretty Much All of Your Favorite Shows Just Got Emmy Nominations
Both new series and perennial favorites got Emmy nods this year. And, surprisingly, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences got it right this year. The post Pretty Much All of Your Favorite Shows Just Got Emmy Nominations appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could
Congress just passed a bill that lets food companies use a QR code instead of a plain label to disclose GMO information. The post QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Digital domination? YouTube, Vimeo Crackle and more receive Emmy nods
LOS ANGELES — This was the moment the digital entertainment industry was waiting for. Ever since March, when the Television Academy said it was expanding its Emmy categories to include more digital, content creators have been hoping this will be their chance to shine. "Fingers crossed!" several publicists wrote in emails to Mashable regarding the nominations. On Thursday, short-form video … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Donald Trump is bending reality to get into the American psyche
When politics is dominated by insults and fear, it taps into primitive value systems and minds struggling with a fast-changing world, says James Hoggan [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » HelloSign Announces eSignature API Feature Updates
HelloSign, an eSignature platform, has announced several feature updates to the HelloSign API. The HelloSign API can be used by developers to integrate document e-signing, embedded signing, auto-fill documents, major eSignature laws compliance, and other HelloSign platform capabilities with applications. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Moves Watson Conversation from Experimental to GA
IBM announced that its Watson Conversation, a natural language interface within IBM Bluemix, has moved from Experimental to General Availability. Developers interested in including Watson Conversation features within third party apps need to move quickly as IBM will discontinue supporting the Experimental version on August 11, 2016. [Link]
Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox's Britney Spears cover is anything but 'Toxic'
We never realized how much emotion was behind Britney Spears' "Toxic." In Postmodern Jukebox's one-take, 1930's style cover, former American Idol contestant Melinda Doolittle soulfully belts the 2003 classic pop song and gives Spears' words new meaning. The only way we would have enjoyed this cover more is if the band was wearing flight attendant uniforms or sparkly nude bodysuits. … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hiddleston and Anna Kendrick spill their pet peeves to Stephen Colbert
We all have pet peeves — they just may include toilet seats, straw slurps and foot tapping. Others are a tad more intense. Stephen Colbert gathered some of his guests to do a bit on their own annoyances for The Late Show. The video teaches us all some — interesting — things about these stars. For example, Tom Hiddleston understandably … [Link]
Mashable » Your passion for 'Pokémon Go' can help fund your favorite charity
Are you spending all your waking hours playing Pokémon Go? Of course you are — and now you can play for a good cause. Social good app Charity Miles, which raises money for charity by tracking a user's physical activity, is encouraging players of Pokémon Go to play the game while also using its app. Charity Miles says the mobile … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Too much light weakens bones and changes immune system
Research in mice suggests that continuous exposure to light has wide-ranging effects on health, a worrying finding for people who do shift work [Link]
Slashdot » Donald Trump To Announce Mike Pence As Vice-Presidential Running Mate
Donald Trump has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice-presidential running mate. A senior GOP official, cited by many media outlets today (including the WSJ), confirmed the news, adding that the announcement will be made Friday. The Guardian reports: Pence brings several qualities to the Trump campaign that Republicans have found lacking, not least of which experience in government. … [Link]
Mashable » Why we won't ever see a 'Ghostbusters 3'
With the popularity and financial success of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2, you would think that a third movie would be a no-brainer. However, Ghostbusters 3 fell victim to one of the most infamous Hollywood development hells — a 25-year-saga as epic as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.  ~ Read more… More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Ghostbusters 1984 Movie, Ghostbusters, … [Link]
Mashable » Alaska’s heat wave goes from noteworthy to ridiculous with Deadhorse record
Alaska has seen a years-long streak of astonishing warmth, with the warmest year-to-date and warmest June capping it off so far this year. The heat this week in interior parts of Alaska has been particularly extreme, with one noteworthy all-time high temperature record falling. SEE ALSO: Global warming's fingerprints are all over recent extreme weather, research shows Normally, one high … [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon Go Is This Week's New Advertising Scheme
Entertainment Prepare to see endless references to the game. Everywhere. The popularity of Pokémon Go means that we're in for a real deluge of spoofing, awkward, and sometimes ill-advised advertising and social media. And right now the… [Link]
Mashable » 145 tech leaders sign open letter — Donald Trump is a 'disaster for innovation'
A large number of high-profile leaders in the tech community have signed a letter against presidential candidate Donald Trump. The petition includes the names of 145 people who are against Trump's policies including big names such as Slack CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield, IAC Chairman Barry Diller, Tumblr founder David Karp, Twitter co-founder Ev Williams and the co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak. … [Link]
Mashable » Consumer Reports calls for Tesla to disable and rename Autopilot
The number of consumer-advocacy organizations calling for Tesla to do something about its much-criticized Autopilot system is growing. Consumer Reports called for Tesla to "disable hands-free operation until its system can be made safer" Thursday morning. What's more, it urged the upstart automaker to change the system's name to better reflect its capabilities. "By marketing their feature as ‘Autopilot,’ Tesla … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook diversity report shows slow progress, major challenges
Facebook is considered an industry leader when it comes to championing a diverse workforce. Yet despite its focused efforts to increase the number of women and people of color it employs, the social media company made little progress in achieving that goal in the last year, according to its latest diversity report. SEE ALSO: Facebook backs new conference for women … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray wore the only shirt acceptable to wear in George Clooney's presence
When you party with George and Amal Clooney, you better be dressed to impress. National treasure Bill Murray was tasked with that challenge, and thankfully, he did not disappoint. Photos online show the trio watching fireworks and enjoying some booze. It all seems like a normal summer day, until you take a closer look at Murray's shirt. SEE ALSO: Bill … [Link]
Slashdot » Valve Denounces Third-Party Gambling Sites, But Won't Block Them
Valve is finally addressing the last week's Counter-Strike gambling scandal. The game maker and Steam operator says that it does not directly profit from these gambling sites' actions. In a statement, Valve's Erik Johnson said the following: We have no business relationships with any of these sites. We have never received any revenue from them. And Steam does not have … [Link]
Mashable » Spectacular crash leaves Tour de France leader running to the finish line
Chris Froome had to literally run towards the finish line at the Tour de France Thursday after a massive crash with a motorbike on the course. SEE ALSO: Some hero to humanity drew a huge penis on Tour de France route He was involved in a bike pile-up along with Australian Richie Porte, Bauke Mollema from the Netherlands and a … [Link]
Mashable » Company sends Trump 6,000 bags of green tea to make him 'smarter'
In an audacious marketing stunt for its green tea, an Indian company has sent 6,000 tea bags to Republican nominee Donald Trump to help him "cleanse" himself and make him "smarter". SEE ALSO: Donald Trump gets a bizarre birthday party from his Indian fans The consignment of green tea from the state of Assam was sent by the Te-A-Me Tea … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé set to slay the Emmys with four nominations for 'Lemonade'
Ring the alarm: Beyoncé received an Emmy nomination for directing her masterpiece, Lemonade. Kahil Joseph shares the nod with her, and the special is nominated for four awards in total, including Outstanding Variety Special, Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Nonfiction, Event Or Award Special and Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is a powerful tribute … [Link]
Mashable » The governor, the general, and Reek: Here are Trump's VP finalists
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is supposedly set to announce his vice presidential pick on Friday, though the news could very well leak before then (and maybe already has?) The finalists are a pretty eclectic bunch for a VP short list. SEE ALSO: Trump's alma mater isn't exactly embracing him We've got brief rundowns of each potential candidate, below. … [Link]
WIRED » Your Luggage’s Grand Robotic Adventure From Check-In to the Clouds
To reach your plane at the same time you do, your bag flies through the bowels of the airport on a roller coaster ride that would make Six Flags jealous. The post Your Luggage’s Grand Robotic Adventure From Check-In to the Clouds appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s New App Will Teach the Next Generation How to Code
The new Swift Playgrounds app for iPad is the next step on Apple's path towards a new breed of computer programming. The post Apple's New App Will Teach the Next Generation How to Code appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Yes, a ‘Submerged Floating Bridge’ Is a Reasonable Way to Cross a Fjord
The first one in the world, maybe coming to a fjord near you. The post Yes, a 'Submerged Floating Bridge' Is a Reasonable Way to Cross a Fjord appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » McDonald's May Be First Pokémon Go Partner
Entertainment Restaurants may have made deal for Pokéstops and gyms McDonald's may be the first official Pokémon Go partner. A source says the fast food chain has reached a deal to make Pokéstops and gyms available at every restaurant… [Link]
Mashable » 'Dark Night' is the most important graphic novel you'll read all year
There aren't a whole lot of true life stories in mainstream comics. We read plenty about superheroes and monsters, but rarely about ordinary people and their internal struggles. That's what Paul Dini has given us with Dark Night: A True Batman Story. Dini is best known for his work in animation, particularly on Batman: The Animated Series. He also created the popular character … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' reigns over Emmy field with 23 nominations
Game of Thrones has taken the Emmy nominations crown with nods in 23 categories, including for stars Kit Harington and Maisie Williams. For the sixth year in a row, Thrones was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series (which it won at last year's Emmys). Acting nominations also went to Kit Harington and Peter Dinklage for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, … [Link]
WIRED » Thiel: We Must Talk ‘Frankly’ About America’s Problems
Peter Thiel's appearance at the Republican National Convention marks a major break from the tech industry. The post Thiel: We Must Talk 'Frankly' About America’s Problems appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Largest-ever map of 1.2 million galaxies measures dark energy
A decade-long survey of galaxies in the universe has revealed the crispest measurements yet of how dark energy drives the expansion fo the universe [Link]
Popular Science » Major Leaguer Catches Drone Tossed Baseball
Aviation UAVs in the outfield Baseball gimmick drone. [Link]
Slashdot » Dropbox Open Sources New Lossless Middle-Out Image Compression Algorithm
Dropbox announced on Thursday that it is releasing its image compression algorithm dubbed Lepton under an Apache open-source license on GitHub. Lepton, the company writes, can both compress and decompress files, and for the latter, it can work while streaming. Lepton offers a 22% savings reductions for existing JPEG images, and preserves the original file bit-for-bit perfectly. It compresses JPEG … [Link]
Mashable » Official 'Gears of War 4' Xbox One S forged by monster claws and fire
When the Fenix legacy returns this October in Gears of War 4, Microsoft will welcome it in style. The company's first widely available custom Xbox One S — the console redesign announced at E3 — draws on Gears 4 for inspiration. Its blood-red exterior is scored by faux claw marks, a nod to the upcoming game's new Swarm menace. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » 2016 Emmy nominations: Full list
The 2016 Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning, with shows like Game of Thrones — the most nominated show this year — and The Americans and making a strong showing. A list of nominations from the major categories is below: Drama SeriesThe AmericansBetter Call SaulDownton AbbeyGame of ThronesHomelandHouse of CardsMr. Robot Comedy SeriesBlack-ishMaster of NoneModern FamilySilicon ValleyVeepTransparentUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Lead … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Bastion
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 » Young child belts Soundgarden's ‘Black Hole Sun’ in the shower
We're often quick to dismiss the music tastes of small children. That's normally fine, but then a child like this comes along who tosses aside Yo Gabba Gabba tunes and instead sings "Black Hole Sun" by '90s grunge darlings Soundgarden — with the time-honored vocal aid of a hot shower. How a 6-year-old boy came to learn this track is … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley's most controversial billionaire is going to speak at the RNC
The Republican National Convention speaker list is out, and it is a doozy. College football star Tim Tebow, astronaut Eileen Collins and UFC president Dana White are some of the weirder names on the list, which also includes a variety of politicians and members of the Trump family. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg approves re-election of Trump-loving, Gawker-bankrupting billionaire to Facebook's … [Link]
Mashable » More millennials are skipping marriage — but still having kids
Young Americans are likelier to have children without marrying than older Americans. Not so surprising. But they are even more likely to do so amid high income inequality, a study released today in American Sociological Review finds. SEE ALSO: Sexual harassment Is invisible to half the population Lead author Andrew Cherlin, a sociologist at Johns Hopkins University, and his team … [Link]
Mashable » Swift Playgrounds aims to teach kids code in a highly engaging way
One of the nice surprise introductions at WWDC was Swift Playgrounds, a new app coming to the iPad and iOS 10 that will help teach kids (or anyone, really) how to code with Swift. Apple introduced Swift at WWDC back in 2014. A more modern successor to Objective-C (the language most commonly used to code iOS and Mac apps), Swift … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Helping Firefighters Build Better Shelters
Space Space technology for terrestrial dangers NASA is on a terrestrial mission to apply cutting-edge technology to protect firefighters in the field. Since early 2015 a group of NASA scientists has been applying… [Link]
Mashable » Pokémon Go players arrested for hopping zoo fence to catch 'em all
Listen, we need to hop into this zoo full of captured, real-life animals so that we can capture some more virtual animals for ourselves. Robin Bartholomy and Adrian Crawford of Toledo, Ohio, jumped the fence of the Toledo Zoo around 2:30am in order to continue filling up their Pokédex on Pokémon Go. Bartholomy foreshadowed her and Crawford's expedition a few … [Link]
Mashable » What does the doe say? No seriously, WHAT is she saying?
Watch this video on mute, and you see an adorable doe running through a field. Watch it with the sound up, and you see an intimidating doe jumping wildly and making horrifying barking and grunting sounds. While the first option is more calming, we recommend the second. The juxtaposition of a sweet doe and angry grandpa noises depicts nature in … [Link]
Slashdot » In Privacy Victory, Microsoft Wins Appeal Over Foreign Data Warrant
In what is being perceived as a major victory for privacy, Microsoft has won the reversal of a court order that required it to turn over to the United States government the contents of a customer's email account stored on an Irish server. ZDNet reports: The case centered on a uniquely-different warrant that was issued by U.S. prosectors in that … [Link]
WIRED » Gimme! Nintendo Plays on Nostalgia With Tiny Retro 8-Bit NES
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition will pack 30 classic games into a tiny little HDMI box this Christmas. The post Gimme! Nintendo Plays on Nostalgia With Tiny Retro 8-Bit NES appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Future Police Body Cams Will Be Livestream, Facial Recognition Capable
Gadgets Major producer says they'll roll out livestreaming next year As more police forces adopt body cameras, one company says they'll be adding new technologies. Axon is one of the leading providers of body cams to police forces. They… [Link]
Mashable » How shops and restaurants are creatively cashing in on 'Pokémon Go'
It was a typically hot and humid July day in Orlando, Florida, when employees of Cocina 214, a Tex-Mex diner, noticed an unusual crowd of people engrossed in their smartphones next to a nearby fountain. "I was like 'Why are all these people out here looking at the patio?'" restaurant manager Lambrine Macejewski said. Turns out, that patio — like … [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Wiig's JoJo Fletcher 'Bachelorette' impression deserves a rose
Even though she seems to have never watched an episode of The Bachelorette, Kristin Wiig nails her impression of JoJo "JoJoSephine" Fletcher on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fallon wants Wiig to answer questions about her fictitious experience on the reality show and he gets some unexpected answers. According to Wiig, this season's final contestants are named Scotchy, Mark … [Link]
WIRED » You Recognize Mastercard. So Why Is It Changing Its Logo?
Consistent branding is one way banks and credit cards build trust with their customers. So why would Mastercard rebrand? The post You Recognize Mastercard. So Why Is It Changing Its Logo? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » UK's new environment secretary once asked whether climate change was real
Andrea Leadsom, the newly-appointed environment secretary, once said that she had to ask whether climate change was real. Yes, you read it right. Leadsom, a former banker and fund manager who served as energy minister in the previous government and campaigned for Britain to leave the EU, recounted the episode to a parliamentary fracking group. SEE ALSO: Good news: The … [Link]
Mashable » Tituss Burgess' gloriously scathing Yelp review will give you life
If you've ever had moving woes, feel vindicated in the fact that there are heroes out there who are fighting back. Tituss Burgess, "Emmy Nominated Actor for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, currently streaming on Netflix," wrote the perfect one-star review for a Brooklyn moving company July 13. The company in question, Franks Express, which not only neglected to do their job, … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Is Launching a New, Tiny NES For $60 With 30 Games
Nintendo, which has been in the news a lot lately thanks to Pokemon Go, has announced a new console. It's called the Nintendo Classic Mini, and it will ship pre-loaded with 30 games. The upcoming Nintendo Classic Mini will be priced at $60, and an extra NES controller will set you back by $10. The controller can be attached to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pokémon Go away: Who owns the augmented reality we play in?
Since hugely popular mobile game Pokémon Go launched, digital monsters have popped up in private homes, police stations and even Auschwitz – the law may need a rethink [Link]
New Scientist – News » Five incredible things we know about Pluto since 2015’s fly-by
New Horizons buzzed by Pluto and its moons last July, giving us a front-row seat to see icy peaks, towering atmospheric haze, a kilometres-deep canyon and more [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper closes ESPYs with stirring tribute to Muhammad Ali
Chance the Rapper concluded an emotional ESPYS award show Wednesday night with a musical tribute to late boxing icon Muhammad Ali. The rapper performed an original track in Ali's honor, interspliced with recorded quotes — including his famously thought-provoking monologue about his retirement plans. He was joined onstage by fellow musician and bandmate Donnie Trumpet, as well as Jamila Woods, Teddy … [Link]
Popular Science » Take A Look At This Goofy-Looking Battle Simulator
Entertainment Totally Accurate Battle Simulator looks totally accurate in its alpha test Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is totally accurate looking, as long as you don't mind absurdly rag-dolly play-dough figures with googly eyes bounding toward each… [Link]
Popular Science » The Service Pokéconomy Is Here
Entertainment Pokéguides for hire [Link]
WIRED » Margaret Atwood’s Part-Cat, Part-Bird Graphic Novel Hero Has Great Pecs
Check out a preview of the author's first foray into graphic novels here. The post Margaret Atwood’s Part-Cat, Part-Bird Graphic Novel Hero Has Great Pecs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Maxthon Web Browser Sends Sensitive Data To China
Reader wiredmikey writes: Security experts have discovered that the Maxthon web browser collects sensitive information and sends it to a server in China. Researchers warn that the harvested data could be highly valuable for malicious actors. Researchers at Fidelis Cybersecurity and Poland-based Exatel recently found that Maxthon regularly sends a file named ueipdata.zip to a server in Beijing, China, via … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo embraces retro gaming with a pint-sized NES
Nintendo wants its fans to binge on nostalgia this holiday and reconnect with the orginal versions of the franchises they love. The NES Classic Edition is a tiny version of the original, 30-year-old Nintendo console. It comes pre-loaded with 30 classic games that appeared on the original console (with no cartridges to blow into). SEE ALSO: 30 years ago, 'Mario' … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry got tested for HIV during royal family's first Facebook Live stream
LONDON — Prince Harry took a HIV test live on social media on Thursday to promote the importance of getting tested for the virus, and to show how easy it is to get tested. SEE ALSO: This student's app puts everything you need to know about HIV at your fingertips In the British royal family's first Facebook Live broadcast, the … [Link]
Mashable » Automated furniture app transforms tiny apartments into mini mansions
Most people don't live in tiny Fifth Element style apartments. But since some of the most popular cities are beginning to feel the squeeze, an idea born in the MIT Media Lab is delivering a much-needed, tech-powered solution. Based on an experimental project led by research scientist Kent Larson several years ago at MIT, the Ori system allows an apartment … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: We’re Giddy (and Kiiinda Concerned) About Name of the Wind
We’re having a blast with the book—but bear with us as we try to articulate some issues we're having. The post WIRED Book Club: We’re Giddy (and Kiiinda Concerned) About Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Koda the classy dog enjoys his fire hydrant treat
While most dogs treat fire hydrants like toilets, classy dog Koda prefers to drink from one like a mighty water fountain. Koda is so classy, in fact, that he helps the water stream hit more of a parked minivan, thereby giving it a free car wash. Next up for the posh pup? Koda will plant a tree instead of peeing … [Link]
Mashable » This seagull is on a mission to get some cash money
It's a tough world out there, and a bird's gotta do what a bird's gotta do to survive. SEE ALSO: Conniving monkey steals 10,000 rupees from jewelry store A particularly audacious seagull made away with a bag of £1 coins totaling £20 on the River Dart in Devon. The brazen bird made the snatch on the Greenway Ferry, and the entire thing … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Begin Reducing Your Free OneDrive Cloud Storage Starting Today
For those of you who forgot — or didn't bother — to keep the 15GB worth of OneDrive storage, starting today you will see a big change in your account. On Thursday, Microsoft will begin shrinking your 15GB OneDrive free storage to 5GB, and also cancel the 15GB storage it gave you as part of camera roll backup bonus. For … [Link]
Popular Science » Highlights from the Biodesign Challenge Summit
From Our Blogs: The Biodesign Challenge A year of BDC culminates at the Museum of Modern Art Great projects came out of the Biodesign Challenge this year. Check them out. [Link]
Mashable » Someone left an important message outside of Boris Johnson's home
LONDON — A good neighbour is someone who lends you a cup of sugar when you run out or agrees to water your plants while you're on holiday. But a great neighbour is someone with initiative — someone who takes a proactive approach to their neighbourly duties. SEE ALSO: The UK needed a foreign secretary and chose Boris Johnson for … [Link]
WIRED » The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce
The demand for ‘perfect’ fruit and vegetables means much is discarded, damaging the climate and leaving people hungry. The post The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Surprise: A catchy pop song about 'Pokémon Go' now exists
The inevitable has happened: a pop song about Pokémon Go is hoping to make waves on Australian radio this summer. Melbourne band The Stiffys uploaded the track, which deals with "the perils of Pokémon Go in a modern relationship," to digital radio station Triple J Unearthed earlier this week. So far, reviews seem positive — even the station doesn't believe … [Link]
Mashable » Pro football player magician received a golden buzzer on 'America's Got Talent'
The America's Got Talent judges see some truly entertaining performances, but every once in a while a performance so astounding comes along that they reach for their rare golden buzzer in a hurry. That was the case for the football-playing magician, Jon Dorenbos. The Philadelphia Eagles long hiker performed a light-hearted card trick with a mind-blowing twist that led to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will AI’s bubble pop? Deep learning’s hype machine in overdrive
The hype around artificial intelligence is building – but we don't yet know if it will fulfil its potential, says Sally Adee [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gorillas may have evolved a way to beat a cheating berry plant
A "deceitful" West African plant makes super-sweet, but low-calorie berries to attract animals that disperse their seeds. Gorillas can see through the ploy – at least, that’s the theory [Link]
Mashable » How to fail forward in business
Mashable's latest #BizChats focused on the benefits of embracing failure in business. SEE ALSO: Learn how to turn your failures into successes in our next #BizChats Over the course of an hour, our guests covered an array of questions ranging from how to boost self-confidence when overcoming a challenge at work, to how to cultivate growth and push past fear … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Fourth Amendment Caucus' Aims To Fight Government Surveillance
schwit1 quotes a report from USA Today: An unusual coalition of 13 Republicans and 12 Democrats on Wednesday announced the creation of the House Fourth Amendment Caucus to protect Americans' privacy rights against calls for increased government surveillance in the wake of terrorist attacks. The group named itself after the Fourth Amendment because the lawmakers fear that the government is … [Link]
Mashable » Your favorite Disney characters are now emoji
It's been a good week for app-inspired nostalgia. On top of last week's Pokémon craze, Disney also has a new app that will provide some throwback joy. The company just launched its new emoji app, Disney Emoji Blitz, which brings some of its most-love characters to your keyboard. SEE ALSO: Disney emojis are about to become a part of your … [Link]
Mashable » If your phone was your BFF in real life
You spend a lot of time with your smartphone — possibly even more time than you spend with your actual friends. What would it be like if your phone was your real life BFF? We're here to find out. Read more… More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Comedy, Friendship, and Smartphone Addiction [Link]
Mashable » 6 startling facts about child hunger in the U.S. — and how you can help
When Americans think of childhood hunger, they might picture the skeletal frames and swollen bellies of children from faraway nations — but that isn't the full story. According to Feeding America, 1 in 7 people in the U.S. face hunger every year. The rates of hunger in children are even higher, with about 1 in 5 lacking proper access to … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Ariana Grande put their best filters forward in silly Snapchat duet
If you've ever wanted to see a dog and a slice of bread sing Ariana Grande's "Into You," now is your big moment. Grande and Jimmy Fallon combined forces for a delightful Snapchat duet on Wednesday's Tonight Show — and their filter selection is nothing less than inspired. Also, yes, there is a faceswap involved. 'Game of Thrones' theme covered … [Link]
Mashable » Accio friends! How Harry Potter fans are building communities
Back in 1999, when Bryanna Plantier was five years old, she went to Barnes & Noble with her grandmother and used her hoarded cash to buy her first book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Seventeen years later, the community inspired by the seven-book, eight-film series is thriving, and Plantier is thriving because of it. The support of Harry Potter … [Link]
Mashable » Dan Harmon brings the hilarious world of fantasy roleplaying to NBC's Seeso
LOS ANGELES — Before Dan Harmon was a successful writer and actor, he was a dungeon master. But not a very good one. "I started playing Dungeons & Dragons with a group of people when I was 12; it lasted for a few short joyful chapters of my life," he told Mashable. "There was this cool kid in the neighborhood … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan's autonomous minivan will go on sale in Japan in August
Nissan's big push to offer 10 autonomous models in dealerships by 2020 has officially begun. SEE ALSO: Report: Tesla Autopilot implicated in another crash Nissan announced that it will sell its first car with autonomous tech onboard, the Serena minivan, to Japanese customers starting in August. The Serena debuts the brand's autonomous driving system called ProPILOT. It can drive autonomously … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a livestream of the 2016 Emmy nominations here
The 2016 Emmy nominations will be announced live at 11:30 a.m. ET Thursday by Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham. Likely nominees include Mr. Robot, The People Vs. OJ Simpson, and Orange is the New Black, but there are bound to be a few surprises as well (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, perhaps?). Fans can watch a livestream of the nominee announcement below. ABC … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish pooch dresses up in kilt for wedding photo, looks totally adorable
LONDON — There are few things in this world more adorable than a dog dressed in a miniature bowtie and kilt. Scottish redditor YellyG recently shared a photo of their dog, Bailey, kitted out in the traditional kilt and sporran (that little pouch dangling between his front paws) of his homeland. SEE ALSO: Dog's butt hole is the spitting image … [Link]
Mashable » European politicians have some strong thoughts about Boris Johnson
Foreign diplomats and politicians seem to be going through different "stages of grief" in dealing with the appointment of Boris Johnson as U.K. foreign minister — laughter, incredulity and now rage. SEE ALSO: The UK needed a foreign secretary and chose Boris Johnson for the job French Foreign Minister Marc Ayrault certainly spoke his mind in expressing his feelings about Johnson, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' is out in the UK and people are losing their damn minds
LONDON — It's finally here, Pokémon trainers. The day has come. SEE ALSO: I went Pokémon catching at London Zoo and it was the best day ever As of roughly 9.30 a.m. this morning — after a long, frustrating wait — the Pokémon Go app has been made available in the UK. And needless to say, the excitement levels are … [Link]
WIRED » Blazing 5G Wireless Is Coming! But Don’t Buy a New Phone Yet
The FCC is likely to vote today to open up a vast swath of wireless spectrum for the next generation of high-speed data. But real 5G is still years away. The post Blazing 5G Wireless Is Coming! But Don't Buy a New Phone Yet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Clinton Has a Team of Silicon Valley Stars. Trump Has Twitter
Hillary Clinton has amassed the most potent tech team in the history of presidential politics. But Twitter seems to work just fine for Trump. The post Clinton Has a Team of Silicon Valley Stars. Trump Has Twitter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Gorgeous New Book Preaches the Gospel of Brutalist Architecture
Brutalism is beautiful. Honest. The post Gorgeous New Book Preaches the Gospel of Brutalist Architecture appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: A Matt Damon Batman Movie? Uh, Yes Please
He might currently be returning to his role as Jason Bourne, but Matt Damon isn't opposed to the idea of joining a Caped Crusader flick. The post Cape Watch: A Matt Damon Batman Movie? Uh, Yes Please appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Magical Underwater World You’ve Never Seen—And Never Will
It took over 1,000 shots to create this elaborate waterscape. The post The Magical Underwater World You've Never Seen—And Never Will appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The YouTubers Pushing India’s Millennials to Talk About Tough Issues (Penises, for Instance)
In a country where both mobile internet access and video is growing at an enormous rate, some companies see an opportunity to help young people The post The YouTubers Pushing India's Millennials to Talk About Tough Issues (Penises, for Instance) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Clever Tool Shields Your Car From Hacks by Watching Its Internal Clocks
A new prototype gadget uses the technique of fingerprinting computers based on their "clock skew" to detect vehicle hacking. The post Clever Tool Shields Your Car From Hacks by Watching Its Internal Clocks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fear Not, Indie Musicians. The Web Can Still Bring Unexpected Victories
For musicians trying to make it, the Internet can be unforgiving. Just don't quit—you never know who's listening. The post Fear Not, Indie Musicians. The Web Can Still Bring Unexpected Victories appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Whatever’s in Synthetic Marijuana, It’s the Opposite of Chill
Synthetic marijuana, or K2, isn't really marijuana at all. The post Whatever’s in Synthetic Marijuana, It’s the Opposite of Chill appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Criminals could use 'Pokémon Go' to 'target' and 'lure' children, charity warns
LONDON — The UK's leading children's charity — NSPCC — has warned that offenders could use Pokémon Go's geolocation feature to "lure" and "target" children. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' is now available in the UK In an open letter, NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless urged Pokémon Go developers Nintendo and Niantic to re-evaluate the game's safety and to address concerns … [Link]
Mashable » World's No. 1 doubles tennis player explains why questions on her 'settling down' are sexist
Indian tennis star and the world's number one doubles player, Sania Mirza, has just released her autobiography Ace Against Odds. During a TV interview to publicise the book, she was asked about her plans for motherhood and 'settling down'. SEE ALSO: Meet the amazing Indian sportswomen from Nike's viral 'Da Da Ding' advertisement “Amidst all the celebrityhood, when is Sania … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT: The '90s Nintendo Game Boy was the O.G. 'Pokémon Go'
Thought you caught 'em all in the '90s? Well, guess who's back? Back again. (Actually don't guess, unless you've been living under a rock.) With the rise of Pokémon Go, this week we take you back to the classic version on the Nintendo Game Boy. Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new … [Link]
Mashable » From Raqqa to Norway: One Syrian refugee's search for a new home
When the bus of 105 refugees first arrived in Ål, Norway, no one would eat. The meat wasn’t halal, and the volunteers who staffed the emergency asylum housing didn’t seem to understand Islamic dietary restrictions. For four days, everyone subsisted on bread and tea.But Magd Ahmad had an idea.Magd’s Quran on his night stand.He went to his room and leafed through … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's dying tradition of women who freedive in the sea for a living
It may not be long before we cease to see Japan's traditional female free divers, known as Ama, in the flesh. In Toba city, Ama forage for seafood like abalone, sea urchin and lobster, but their numbers are threatened by an aging population and climate change. SEE ALSO: 5 underrated countries that should be your next destination Located on the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: RESTful Rails Development – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "RESTful Rails Development" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Cher slams Boris Johnson in 2 angry, emoji-packed tweets
LONDON — When it comes to social media, you don't want to get on the wrong side of Cher. The American singer has been particularly active on Twitter recently, tweeting her thoughts on the ever-shifting, completely-all-over-the-place UK political scene. SEE ALSO: 7 times the new UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has insulted other countries On Wednesday night, after former London … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Launching Reality TV Show Called 'Planet of the Apps'
theodp writes: The Verge reports Apple is making good on an earlier threat to create a reality TV show about app developers. An open casting call has been issued for "Planet of the Apps," with the goal of finding "100 of the world's most talented app creators" — news which VentureBeat suggests must be making Steve Jobs' ghost weep. Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Massive sculpture of a monk's head disturbs locals in Thai province
A temple in Thailand is constructing a massive sculpture of a 16th century Thai monk's head. The Baan Pho temple in Chacheongsao, located east of Bangkok, is in the midst of building a 17 metre-tall sculpture of the revered monk, Coconuts Bangkok reports. SEE ALSO: Sculptor fuels nightmares with this 'Game of Thrones' melon The monk, named Luang Pu Thuat, is … [Link]
Mashable » There’s finally a Nest Cam for outdoors
The rumors about Nest Labs were true. No, no, not the rumors about Alphabet selling the company; the ones about it delivering a Nest Cam designed for the great outdoors. The Nest Cam Outdoor is real and it’s pretty sharp-looking. Nest announced the new security camera on Thursday and is already offering it for pre-order. The $199 device doesn’t ship … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. State Department spokesman almost cracks up when he hears about Boris Johnson
The appointment of Boris Johnson as Britain's foreign secretary has surprised the nation, with shockwaves felt all over the world. The former mayor of London, who campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union, is not exactly known for his diplomatic skills. He infamously called U.S. President Barack Obama "part-Kenyan" and described Democratic presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton as a "sadistic nurse in … [Link]
Mashable » I went Pokémon catching at London Zoo and it was the best day ever
LONDON — Ever since I downloaded the app on Monday, I've been dangerously obsessed with Pokémon Go. I've been playing it on my lunch break, playing it on my commute, and just generally risking all of my close personal and professional relationships by banging on about it non-stop. Then, on Wednesday, something magical happened: my colleagues — probably realising they … [Link]
Mashable » This is why you should never, ever twerk on live TV
LONDON — If ever you're asked to twerk on live television and you happen to be wearing a tight-fitting dress, just think about the clip below. SEE ALSO: This girl twerking her nose to Rihanna's 'Work' is mad precious After Big Brother UK contestant Lateysha Grace was evicted from the house on Wednesday, she appeared on Big Brother's Bit on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' is now available in the UK
After yesterday's launch in Germany, Pokémon Go has started appearing in the UK as well. We've tested it out, and the game is available on both iOS and Android. SEE ALSO: Man playing 'Pokemon Go' gets lured into a pond The immensely popular augmented reality game was first launched last week in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S., with the … [Link]
Mashable » Someone apparently visited their Pokémon-loving brother's grave and got a surprise
Have some tissues on standby. SEE ALSO: Craigslist missed connections are now basically PokéStops A Japanese Twitter user tweeted a touching post about someone encountering Pikachu on Pokémon Go, while visiting the grave of their deceased sibling. According to the caption of the tweet, the person's younger brother was a huge fan of Pikachu. For anyone remotely familiar with Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » Sikh man alleges racism after being removed from a queue at Wimbledon
A Sikh man was removed from an overnight queue to watch the Wimbledon because he made people around him "uncomfortable". The unnamed tennis lover then took to Facebook to speak out against the incident, which he described as "post-Brexit racism". SEE ALSO: Indian-American actor Waris Ahluwalia barred from boarding flight for wearing turban In his Facebook-post, the man wrote that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Computer says no? Europeans can now challenge that decision
New European Union rules will allow ordinary people to challenge the algorithms that run our lives, but the sheer complexity of computing will be an obstacle [Link]
Mashable » Sick of Pokémon Go? Block it in Chrome with these extensions
If the very mention of Pokémon Go — the augmented reality game that's become the biggest U.S. mobile game ever in a matter of days — makes you cringe, burying your computer behind the shed and moving to live in the woods is not the only option for retaining your sanity. You can also install one of the several Chrome … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows Malware Poses As Ransomware, Just Deletes Victims' Files
An anonymous reader writes: Ranscam, a ransom malware reported by Cisco's Talos Security Intelligence group, claims to have encrypted victims' files and hold them for ransom, but in actuality it has already deleted those files and is simply trying to trick its victims into paying to recover files that are no longer there anymore. SlashGear reports: "Most ransomware follow a … [Link]
Mashable » Spiderweb as big as a picnic table will haunt your dreams
Adding to the ever expanding list of instances when Australian fauna has acted downright unfriendly, a couple has stumbled across a blanket of spider webs enveloping an entire park. While the rest of Victoria is experiencing snow fall, the rural town of Yinnar has been covered in a different type of white substance. SEE ALSO: Man tries civil approach to getting … [Link]
Mashable » South Koreans rush to remote town on North Korean border to play 'Pokémon Go'
It's official: Pokémon Go fever is at an all time high. The game which launched in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand earlier this month, has yet to reach the rest of the globe and everyone's losing their patience. The lack of Pokémon Go has seen people resort to all sorts of methods to get their hands on the game, including … [Link]
Mashable » The beloved Sydney Opera House seal is back and it has a baby in tow
Sydneysiders and tourists rejoice: The Sydney Opera House seal is back, and it has a tiny baby seal in tow. In 2014, the Sydney Opera House acquired itself a sleepy fur seal as a mascot. It just so happened the VIP steps on the harbour side of the landmark were the perfect spot for a seal to sun bake and jump in … [Link]
Mashable » This may be the world's most beautiful bike path
Pity the poor urban dwellers who have to cycle home on a sullen grey concrete bike path. If you lived in Auckland, New Zealand, you'd be able to take a far more scenic route. Designed by Monk Mackenzie Architects, the Nelson St Cycleway project, dubbed the "LightPathAKL," turned 600 metres of unused highway offramp into a bright pink streak through … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor Project Installs New Board of Directors After Jacob Appelbaum Controversy
An anonymous reader writes: The Tor Project announced today that is has elected an entirely new board of directors as part of a larger shake-up after accusations of misconduct by former employee Jacob Appelbaum. Appelbaum left the company in June after the nonprofit organization said it had received multiple accusations against him. The seven board members that are leaving the … [Link]
Mashable » The UK needed a foreign secretary and chose Boris Johnson for the job
Boris Johnson has taken on yet another leadership position in the United Kingdom. After his time as both the mayor of London and one of the Brexit campaign leaders, he has now become the country's foreign secretary. Read more: http://on.mash.to/29T7ikC Read more… More about Mashable Video, London, United Kingdom, Uk, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » 'Mr. Robot' Season 2 could be as captivating, thrilling and jarring as its first
It doesn't take long for Mr. Robot to establish just how dark its sophomore season will be. Its two-episode premiere brims with cringe-inducing scenes. Like Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) standing hunched over — head tilted, eyes bulging — and laughing maniacally like something out of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Or that same Elliot taking a bullet point-blank to … [Link]
Mashable » Starry night photos will remind you just how beautiful the world can be
Having just passed the June solstice, the Australian night sky is at its most beautiful. With the evenings lasting longer and the crisp winter winds blowing away the clouds, the sky has become a playground and Australia's avid photographers aren't letting it go to waste. SEE ALSO: Stunning moving portraits show human side of Australian politicians Photographer Grant Mcintyre captures … [Link]
Mashable » Rugby league player's epic face-plant proves group hugs are dangerous
Yeah, sports! It's a good, A-plus feeling when you and your chums score a goal, touchdown or try in sportsball, so why not celebrate the momentous occasion? SEE ALSO: Annoyed eagle attempts to carry young boy away in Australia That's what rugby league player Aaron Woods was at least trying to do Wednesday night. Woods attempted to leap into the embrace of his teammates after … [Link]
Slashdot » Theresa May Becomes UK's 'Spy Queen' and New Prime Minister
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: Theresa May has become the new British Prime Minister. As she sat down with the Queen on Wednesday, a controversial surveillance draft legislation that looks to significantly increase surveillance of Brits' online activity will be debated during its second committee stage day in the House of Lords. Ars Technica reports: … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix orders workplace comedy from Chuck Lorre about a weed dispensary
LOS ANGELES — Chuck Lorre is taking his talents to Netflix. Netflix has ordered a new comedy from The Big Bang Theory executive producer. The half-hour multi-camera show — titled Disjointed — has an initial order of 20 episodes. SEE ALSO: Netflix renews 'Bloodline' for third season The workplace comedy follows a lifelong advocate for legalization — played by Kathy … [Link]
Mashable » Senator pummels Mark Zuckerberg with questions about gun sales on Facebook
Facebook is facing new questions over how it deals with guns on its network after reports that the Dallas police shooter previously arranged to buy an AK-47 on Facebook. Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom Wednesday urging them to do more to prevent their platforms form being used as … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron, Carmelo, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade speak out against violence at ESPYs
"Enough is enough." NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James opened up the 2016 ESPY Awards with a plea directed toward their fellow athletes. SEE ALSO: Baton Rouge protestor in viral photo: 'I am a vessel' "We cannot ignore the realities of the current state of America," Anthony said. "The events of the past week have … [Link]
Slashdot » Ex-Google Engineer Launches Blockchain-Based System For Banks
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A former Google engineer, whose speech recognition software is used in more than a billion Android smartphones, has launched a company that uses blockchain technology to build a new operating system for banks. Paul Taylor, a Cambridge University academic with an expertise in artificial intelligence, speech synthesis and machine learning, started working … [Link]
Mashable » Android Pay launches in Australia with ANZ and American Express on board
Following on the heels of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, Google's own mobile payments platform Android Pay launched in Australia Thursday. It kicked things off with ANZ as its major banking partner. Already available in the U.S. and UK, Android Pay launched in Singapore in June. SEE ALSO: 2 years after iOS, Google Hangouts on Android gets video messaging ANZ CEO Shayne … [Link]
Mashable » China's descending space module may not be out of control after all
Hi, everybody: Please chill out. While some overblown headlines may lead you to believe that China's space station module — which played host to Chinese astronauts in the past — is on an imminent, possibly dangerous crash course with Earth, that's not the full story. SEE ALSO: To the Moon and Beyond: China's Five-Year Plan for Space It's true that … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft: Only Microsoft Edge Will Play Netflix Content At 1080p On Your PC
An anonymous reader writes from a report via PCWorld: Microsoft made the bold claim on Wednesday that its Edge browser was the only browser of the big four browsers — Chrome, Firefox, and Opera — to play Netflix content at a 1080p resolution. PCWorld tested the four browsers and found this claim to be valid. The other three browsers capped … [Link]
Mashable » Coal-dusted portraits of WWII women railroad workers
Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two, a wiper at the roundhouse.Image: Jack Delano/Library of CongressEven before the attack on Pearl Harbor and the the official entry of the United States into World War II, a massive mobilization effort had begun, carried by the nation’s railroads.With German submarines disrupting oceanic shipping, more freight was transported by railroad. When rationing on gasoline and rubber … [Link]
Mashable » UK newspapers come to terms with Boris Johnson as new foreign secretary
Britain was rocked on Wednesday by the shocking appointment of former London mayor and prominent Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson to the role of foreign secretary. The move — made by new Prime Minister Theresa May in a cabinet reshuffle that also saw George Osborne replaced by Philip Hammond as Chancellor — was met with disbelief and jokes aplenty on Twitter. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Why Don't Graphics Cards For VR Use Real-Time Motion Compensation?
dryriver writes: Graphics cards manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD have gone to great pains recently to point out that in order to experience virtual reality with a VR headset properly, you need a GPU capable of pushing at least a steady 90 FPS per eye, or a total of at least 180 FPS for both eyes, and at high resolutions … [Link]
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