John Gordon Ross

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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 » Relive SpaceX's most recent Florida rocket landing in photos

Monday 18 July 23:59:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148757%2fspacexFeed-tw Feed-fb In the wee hours of Monday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 booster made a spectacular landing on a pad in Florida after launching an uncrewed Dragon capsule to the International Space Station on a cargo run for NASA.  This test is the fifth successful SpaceX rocket landing and the second performed on dry land. The other three landed boosters softly … [Link]

Mashable » Alibaba to open its first Australian office

Monday 18 July 23:55:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148936%2fap_374474834453Feed-tw Feed-fb The Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is ramping up its Australian presence. The company plans to open its first local office in Melbourne by the end of the year, according to a Tuesday statement. The office will be led by Maggie Zhou as managing director, John O'Loghlen as business development director and James Hudson as director of corporate affairs and marketing. … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Music will no longer add DRM to songs you upload to the cloud

Monday 18 July 23:41:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148928%2fapple_music-15_thumbnail__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb Good news Apple Music subscribers: Apple is updating the way its “match” feature works. Not only is the matching algorithm now better (matching from audio fingerprints instead of metadata), tracks you upload to iTunes from Apple Music will no longer have DRM.  In other words, it will now work exactly the same way as the existing iTunes Match feature.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Journalists report being forced from convention floor after 'Never Trump' protests

Monday 18 July 23:36:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148935%2fap_16200783708569Feed-tw Feed-fb The Republican National Convention is already off to an inauspicious start for the media. Numerous journalists have said they were forced to leave the floor of the Republican National Convention after a commotion broke out around an attempt to by an anti-Donald Trump group to call for a vote of the rules of the convention.  Fox News reporter Chad Pergram … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Do You Install Preview Version Of An OS On Your Primary Device?

Monday 18 July 23:14:35 UTC 2016

On Monday, Google released a new — and also the final — version of the Android N Developer Preview. Android Nougat, which is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system comes with a range of new features and improvements, including a notification panel redesign and additions to Doze power saving. The fifth preview, which is releasing today offers a … [Link]

Mashable » Mercedes' autonomous Future Bus just drove through Amsterdam

Monday 18 July 23:04:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148701%2fefbf8949b2b04df8927d9f3d28f4adcfFeed-tw Feed-fb Autonomy isn't just for cars; Mercedes-Benz has created a self-driving city bus, too. Mercedes-Benz revealed its latest creation on Monday morning. Called the Future Bus, it's the first city bus that can drive autonomously.  Mercedes did more than just unveil the futuristic vehicle. It also sent it on a 12-mile route through the streets of Amsterdam. SEE ALSO: Nissan's autonomous … [Link]

WIRED » Netflix Added Way Fewer US Subscribers Than Anyone Expected

Monday 18 July 23:00:53 UTC 2016

Netflix Added Way Fewer US Subscribers Than Anyone ExpectedNetflix’s path to a complete takeover now seems bumpy—especially in its own market at home. The post Netflix Added Way Fewer US Subscribers Than Anyone Expected appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Breaking: It’s Now Officially Cool to Hate Pokémon Go

Monday 18 July 22:54:13 UTC 2016

Breaking: It’s Now Officially Cool to Hate Pokémon GoAs the tide of public opinion turns on Pokemon Go, people call for nerds to get off their lawns. Literally. The post Breaking: It’s Now Officially Cool to Hate Pokémon Go appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Researcher Finds Way To Steal Cash From Google, Instagram, and Microsoft Through The Phone

Monday 18 July 22:50:00 UTC 2016

Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On the Wire: A security researcher has discovered a method that would have enabled fraudsters to steal thousands of dollars from Facebook, Microsoft, and Google by linking premium-rate numbers to various accounts as part of the two-step verification process. Arne Swinnen discovered the issue several months ago after looking at the way that several of … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch The Boston Dynamics Robot Take A Surreal Hike In The Woods

Monday 18 July 22:19:55 UTC 2016

Technology An extremely odd and rare sighting…but maybe not for long? The maker of cool/creepy robots resembling humans and beasts is at it again. [Link]

Mashable » 8-year-old boy leaves lovely surprise for his mailman in stifling heat

Monday 18 July 22:12:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148863%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-18_at_14.37.46Feed-tw Feed-fb With the heat in parts of Virginia surpassing 100 degrees and humidity levels through the roof, delivering mail must be thirsty business. Thankfully for a mailman in the city of Newport News, there's an 8-year-old who understands his pain. SEE ALSO: Vicious turkeys surrounding mailman's truck prompts 911 call Young Carmine McDaniel left out a cooler stuffed full of water … [Link]

Mashable » Huge swaths of Russia's forests are ablaze during what may be a record fire season

Monday 18 July 22:11:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148730%2fwilfiressiberiaFeed-tw Feed-fb It is fire season in Siberia, which means vast tracts of boreal forests are ablaze. As occurred in 2015, smoke is turning skies a bright orange across eastern Russia, China and other downwind areas.  The past few years have seen huge conflagrations in this region, due to a combination of forest management practices, firefighting policies, human-caused global warming and shorter-term … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacking Group 'OurMine' Claims Credit For Attack On Pokemon Go Servers

Monday 18 July 22:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A group of hackers known as OurMine have attacked Pokemon Go's login servers, making it all but impossible for players to get online. The group says they hacked the game in an effort for the game to be more stable. They want to show the developers behind Pokemon Go that the app can and should be … [Link]

WIRED » Everything—Yes, Everything—Is a Harmonic Oscillator

Monday 18 July 22:06:36 UTC 2016

Everything—Yes, Everything—Is a Harmonic OscillatorPhysics undergrads might joke that the universe is made of harmonic oscillators, but they're not far off. The post Everything—Yes, Everything—Is a Harmonic Oscillator appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Paul Ryan supports wrong football team at GOP Convention

Monday 18 July 22:03:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148856%2fap_16200614839633Feed-tw Feed-fb Paul Ryan's not-so-great week continues in Cleveland where, in an attempt to motivate members of the Pennsylvania delegation, he wound up alienating more people than he excited.  SEE ALSO: People are calling out Paul Ryan for this selfie with Capitol Hill interns Speaking to the delegation at an event on Monday morning, Ryan held up an iconic "Terrible Towel," the … [Link]

WIRED » Uber Hits 2 Billion Rides As Growth in China Soars—For Now

Monday 18 July 21:58:32 UTC 2016

Uber Hits 2 Billion Rides As Growth in China Soars—For NowThe milestone shows just how quickly Uber is growing around the world. But it also reveals the company's dependence on China. The post Uber Hits 2 Billion Rides As Growth in China Soars—For Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Earth-sized sunspots are moving across the face of the sun right now

Monday 18 July 21:56:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148835%2fsun23Feed-tw Feed-fb After some relatively quite weeks, the sun has awakened again with a large group of sunspots moving across the Earth-facing side of our closest star.  The dark sunspots are active regions of the sun that can shoot out solar flares, radiation spewed out from the sun's surface which can sometimes unleash large bursts of solar plasma out into the solar … [Link]

Mashable » Yahoo doesn't shock anybody with disappointing earnings report

Monday 18 July 21:55:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148703%2fmayer_31Feed-tw Feed-fb A positive thing to say for Yahoo: it has become consistent. The downside is that it has been consistently disappointing. Yahoo missed its profit projections in the second quarter of 2016, surprising just about nobody. The company's stock barely budged in after-hours trading.  The company's revenue did surpass expectations at $1.3 billion, but it came at a cost. Its traffic … [Link]

Mashable » This start-up creates customized voices for people unable to speak

Monday 18 July 21:48:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14644%2fsitethumb1__6_Feed-tw Feed-fb American company VocaliD is creating customized voices for people who can't speak.  The new technology produces realistic voices by synthesizing and mixing recordings made before a person loses their vocal ability.  Read more… More about Mashable Video, Technology, Real Time, Tech Innovators, and Voice Technology [Link]

Popular Science » Sea Slug Provides The Muscle For Tiny Robot

Monday 18 July 21:38:00 UTC 2016

Technology Biohybrid machine crawls (very slowly) Scientists have combined sea slug parts and 3D printed bodies to create biohybrid robots that can crawl–albeit very slowly. The robots' locomotion is driven by muscles… [Link]

Mashable » Brave man casually chooses to kayak alongside a black bear

Monday 18 July 21:36:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148722%2fcc1e81fe4f4e4575954c5085cab0c50cFeed-tw Feed-fb Apparently there are people who would rather kayak up to a bear than frantically run away from one.  Matthew Garrity was at beautiful Hemlock Lake in Upstate New York on Saturday when a black bear made an appearance in the water. Garrity apparently has superhuman levels of bravery, because he hopped in his kayak to investigate. SEE ALSO: Bear makes … [Link]

Mashable » Nora the rescue puppy loves napping with her baby brother

Monday 18 July 21:36:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148656%2fdogFeed-tw Feed-fb Cats aren't the only ones who enjoy a good nap. In fact, mom Elizabeth Spence posts photos to Instagram of her English Pointer, Nora, who enjoys her daily nap in the cutest way possible — cuddled beside Spence's eight-month-old son, Archie. Mashable spoke with Spence via email to learn more about the adorably special bond that her son and Nora … [Link]

Popular Science » Snapchat's New Patent Hints At Augmented Reality Advertising

Monday 18 July 21:35:12 UTC 2016

Technology Ads could appear in your selfies The ephemeral social network seems to be developing an ad-overlay system that'll turn your snaps into ads… [Link]

Slashdot » Pixels Are Driving Out Reality

Monday 18 July 21:35:00 UTC 2016

An article on Motherboard today investigates the reasons why people didn't go "oh-my-god, that was awesome" looking at the CGI-based scenes in the recent movies such as Independence Day: Resurgence, Batman v Superman and X-Men: Apocalypse. Though the article acknowledges that this could be the result of some poor-acting, spotty storyline, or bad editing, it also underscores the possibility that … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what happens when you play the 'Star Wars' theme outside of John Williams' house

Monday 18 July 21:33:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14810%2fstarwarsFeed-tw Feed-fb On a sidewalk far, far away, two guys made the spontaneous decision to play the Star Wars theme in front of the house of John Williams, the legendary composer behind the iconic music of Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and, of course, Star Wars.  Bryce Hayashi, a 13-year-old trumpeter, and flugelhorn player Michael Miller joined forces to play a rendition of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Symmetra

Monday 18 July 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f140353%2fcf04989559534198862ebf3214c8ee75Feed-tw Feed-fb 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 » 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah isn't afraid to be biased this election cycle

Monday 18 July 21:24:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148697%2ftrevor_noahFeed-tw Feed-fb This year's presidential race has already been called "the most depressing election ever" — and we still have four months to go. Still, what the election lacks in "bipartisanship" or "humanity," it makes up for in viral content. To capture this special trending moment in history, The Daily Show decided to make a painful sacrifice: it will attend the Democratic … [Link]

Mashable » Pat Kiernan saves us from fake news anchors, one blockbuster at a time

Monday 18 July 21:11:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148708%2f69982807b20f49b6871df92bae7773f1Feed-tw Feed-fb Pat Kiernan is always typecast, makes only scale and probably deserves a few screenwriting credits here and there. But he's hardly complaining. The NY1 news anchor and founder of patspapers.com has one of the sickest IMDB pages you can call up: Ghostbusters, The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Iron Man 3 and — since everyone needs a Netflix show these … [Link]

Popular Science » Debate: Who Was The Best Star Trek Engineer?

Monday 18 July 21:05:39 UTC 2016

Entertainment We can't pick one. We just can't do it, captain… With the imminent release of the next Star Trek film so soon, the Popular Science staff decided to lift the veil on one of our nerdiest moments yet. Noted Trekkies sat… [Link]

Mashable » A proper eulogy for Nils Sjoberg, Taylor Swift's pseudonym

Monday 18 July 21:03:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148616%2f285595ea9078437999e349d25d5db53cFeed-tw Feed-fb With all of the today's pop culture headlines about Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Kanye, it's easy to overlook the untimely passing of a true music giant: Nils Sjoberg. Nils Sjoberg, pseudonym of Taylor Swift and co-writer of Calvin Harris' "This Is What You Came For," was unexpectedly removed from the writing credits for the song earlier today. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: TwentyThree, Planio, ViaMichelin, SEO Monitor, SAP Hybris

Monday 18 July 21:00:08 UTC 2016

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

WIRED » Buckle Up: The Kanye West/Taylor Swift Feud Will Continue Until the End of Time

Monday 18 July 20:57:15 UTC 2016

Buckle Up: The Kanye West/Taylor Swift Feud Will Continue Until the End of TimeWhether intentionally or not, they made that snit famous—using everything from Snapchat and Instagram to television and magazines. The post Buckle Up: The Kanye West/Taylor Swift Feud Will Continue Until the End of Time appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's growth is slowing — and investors are fleeing

Monday 18 July 20:56:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148715%2fhocep4Feed-tw Feed-fb Netflix is still growing, but not as fast as it once was.  The streaming service added only 1.7 million members in the second quarter of 2016, nearly 1 million fewer than expectations.  During the same period last year, Netflix added 3.3 million members.  SEE ALSO: Netflix signs deal to exclusively stream CW shows 8 days after season finales "We are … [Link]

Mashable » All the best dance moves from the Republican National Convention

Monday 18 July 20:56:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148738%2f1cf01432f09145bf93767190b848036eFeed-tw Feed-fb Come for the politics, stay for the awful dancing. The Republican National Convention kicked off in Cleveland on Monday. The city has significant ties to music history and is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. SEE ALSO: 50 things we want from the Republican National Convention But none of that seemed to matter, because when G.E. Smith … [Link]

Slashdot » RNC Is Preparing For Cyberattacks

Monday 18 July 20:55:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNBC: The Republican National Convention will be a popular target for cyberattacks. An official in charge of securing the network has said the RNC already had to fend off a wave of cyberattacks before the convention opened. Many more attacks are expected throughout the convention ranging from "nation-states hunting for intelligence or … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hummingbirds’ unique way of seeing prevents them from crashing

Monday 18 July 20:42:56 UTC 2016

Dare-devil fliers that can hover, fly backwards and go at more than 50 kilometres per hour rarely crash – here’s why   [Link]

New Scientist – News » How to expose a fake nuke without revealing what’s inside

Monday 18 July 20:42:55 UTC 2016

Nuclear arms inspectors want to know that nations are dismantling real nuclear weapons, not decoys. Now there's a new way to verify that without revealing state secrets [Link]

Mashable » A man on a leash, a polar bear and other bizarre things at the Republican National Convention

Monday 18 July 20:41:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148791%2f16d916fa674d45ef9ac5f56dd417b810Feed-tw Feed-fb Conventions are strange, wondrous places. They attract people outfitted in wild costumes. They seem to make people believe they are great singers and dancers when they are not. Inevitably, convention-goers will walk by someone with a microphone babbling about something unintelligible.  The Republican National Convention began on Monday in Cleveland, Ohio. It will run through Thursday, and it is already … [Link]

Popular Science » Kepler Spots 100+ More Exoplanets, Some Potentially Habitable

Monday 18 July 20:27:15 UTC 2016

Space We've got exoplanets on exoplanets NASA announced that their Kepler spacecraft has discovered a "crop of more than 100 planets" orbiting the M dwarf star K2-72, 181 light years away from Earth. [Link]

WIRED » Softbank Is Betting $32 Billion on ARM That the Internet of Things Will Pay Out

Monday 18 July 20:21:52 UTC 2016

Softbank Is Betting $32 Billion on ARM That the Internet of Things Will Pay OutCan ARM do in IoT what it did in mobile? SoftBank sure seems to think so. The post Softbank Is Betting $32 Billion on ARM That the Internet of Things Will Pay Out appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Stream Is a New Video Service For Businesses

Monday 18 July 20:15:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a TechCrunch report: Microsoft today launched Stream, a new business video service that aims to give businesses that want to share video internally the same kind of tools and flexibility that YouTube offers to consumers — but with the added benefits of the security tools enterprises expect from their document management services. The service is now … [Link]

Mashable » Someone approved 'white elevators' signs at Republican convention

Monday 18 July 20:09:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148849%2febfb949ff3774719ac4ccc4250da9898Feed-tw Feed-fb The first controversy of the Republican National Convention occurred well before day one, when signs for "white elevators" were spotted in the halls.  The convention also, reportedly, has red and blue elevators — part of a patriotic color trio — at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. It is unclear why none of the convention staff realized "white elevators" might … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, Justin Bieber probably doesn't want your hat

Monday 18 July 20:05:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148655%2fb9e1d92ae5ce4d74816b11c25fc21a11Feed-tw Feed-fb From flags to undergarments, musicians get a lot of items chucked at them while they're on stage—and Justin Bieber is no exception.  At a recent stop in New Jersey, Bieber responded to the long tradition of fans flinging their precious things at him with an unexpected comment.  SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber plays 'Pokémon Go', just like us "Take this moment … [Link]

Mashable » Interactive website lets you look through Jeff Buckley's record collection

Monday 18 July 19:42:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148554%2fjeff.buckley.recordFeed-tw Feed-fb Jeff Buckley's personal record collection is now yours to shuffle through.  A few months after the release of the posthumous covers album You and I,  Legacy Recordings and Buckley's mother Mary Guibert have made his entire collection available online.  SEE ALSO: This new Jeff Buckley video is like a choose-your-own-adventure love story Visitors can stream a total of 383 albums, … [Link]

Mashable » 3D-printed Pokédex for playing 'Pokémon Go' has built-in battery

Monday 18 July 19:40:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148112%2fpokedex3Feed-tw Feed-fb You wish you were playing Pokémon Go like a real Pokémon trainer using this 3D-printed Pokédex. Recently, Sparkfun user Npoole printed this Pokédex case for his Samsung Galaxy S4 and posted the photos online. Pokémon fans will immediately recognize the portable Pokémon scanner and encyclopedia device as the original model Professor Oak gave to Ash Ketchum and Pokédouchebag/Ash's rival/Oak's grandson … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Begins Rolling Out iTunes Match With Audio Fingerprint to Apple Music Subscribers

Monday 18 July 19:30:00 UTC 2016

In May, Vellum's James shared an ordeal that many people were able to relate to. Apple Music had deleted music files from his computer. It's an issue that many of us have faced over the years. At the time, Apple noted that it didn't actually know what was causing this. But it appears, it has finally figured out the issue … [Link]

Mashable » Man transforms himself into 'Game of Thrones' characters and it's freakishly realistic

Monday 18 July 19:26:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148510%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-18_at_2.31.10_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb What do Game of Thrones' Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Melisandre, and Brienne of Tarth have in common?  Other than the fact that they are popular female leads in the HBO series, each has also been transformed onto the face of one Instagram fan.  His name is Paolo Ballesteros, a popular actor and television host in the Philippines, where he boasts … [Link]

Popular Science » Astronauts Could Get Ripped On Their Way To Mars

Monday 18 July 19:23:27 UTC 2016

Space Show up swole to the Martian surface Astronauts planning to pioneer a new planet will need to stay fit… [Link]

Mashable » How to watch the Republican National Convention for free

Monday 18 July 19:05:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148247%2f753a1fb71e6c4820bca11516d938a1f2Feed-tw Feed-fb Cleveland is ready to rock. The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday at 1 p.m. EST in Cleveland, Ohio. Four days of speeches, arguments and protests will follow, and it will almost certainly culminate with presumptive nominee Donald Trump being named the Republican candidate for president.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump unveils his new campaign logo and the internet can't stop … [Link]

WIRED » Cantina Talk: Darth Vader Is Coming to Virtual Reality [Cue Imperial March]

Monday 18 July 19:02:14 UTC 2016

Cantina Talk: Darth Vader Is Coming to Virtual Reality [Cue Imperial March]Star Wars Celebration Europe brought a lot of news, including updates on 'Rogue One' and 'Episode VIII' and a little something we're calling Vader Reality. The post Cantina Talk: Darth Vader Is Coming to Virtual Reality [Cue Imperial March] appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » How John Glenn Landed After Becoming The First American To Orbit The Earth

Monday 18 July 19:01:07 UTC 2016

Space An excerpt from the June 1962 issue of Popular Science, in honor of Glenn's 95th birthday On Monday, July 18, 2016, former NASA astronaut, U.S. senator, and military pilot John Glenn celebrated his 95th birthday. [Link]

WIRED » Our Transporter Drives Uber at the Republican Convention

Monday 18 July 18:56:54 UTC 2016

Our Transporter Drives Uber at the Republican ConventionThe city is on lockdown. Passions are starting to run high. Everyone has somewhere to go. It's the first "Ubervention." The post Our Transporter Drives Uber at the Republican Convention appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Atom-sized storage could change the face of data and memory

Monday 18 July 18:53:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14748%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f148270_2fas2Feed-tw Feed-fb The secret to our data storage woes could be an atom or, more precisely, a grid of them. Atoms, the smallest building blocks in nature, have their appeal as a storage medium. We certainly need a new storage paradigm. Something that takes up considerably less space than the current large-scale solution: data centers. SEE ALSO: Researchers stored an OK Go … [Link]

Mashable » Mega Man costume hack makes good use of your plastic containers

Monday 18 July 18:51:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14651%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f147079_2fmegamannologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Benjamin Martin takes over the third episode of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad to show you how to create your own Mega Man suit.  Martin uses spray paint, plastic containers and a motorcycle helmet to put together this epic video game character-inspired costume.  Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2aeiCXJ Read more… More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Do You Install Preview Version Of An OS On Your Primary Device?

Monday 18 July 18:50:00 UTC 2016

On Monday, Google released a new — and also the final — version of the Android N Developer Preview. Android Nougat, which is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system comes with a range of new features and improvements, including a notification panel redesign and additions to Doze power saving. The fifth preview, which is releasing today offers a … [Link]

Popular Science » Why You Should Care About Jupiter

Monday 18 July 18:50:00 UTC 2016

Space Our closest look at the largest planet could answer many unsolved mysteries of our solar system The Juno spacecraft recently started orbiting Jupiter, and will give us our closest-ever look at the gas giant. Why should you care though? We went to NASA's Jet… [Link]

Popular Science » The Only Thing Worth Paying For in Pokémon Go Is The Incubator

Monday 18 July 18:47:09 UTC 2016

Entertainment It's a cheap upgrade that rewards you for walking, not sitting Eggs are a potentially valuable resource in the virally popular Pokémon Go app, and as they pile up you may feel a constant temptation to buy extra incubators. Do it. [Link]

Mashable » The real hero of Evo was a 13-year-old with a score to settle

Monday 18 July 18:40:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148468%2fskullzerFeed-tw Feed-fb What do you when you get your butt handed to you in the most public way possible? You may hear plenty of people say "failure is the key to success," but they haven't been decimated at Street Fighter before. The living embodiment of getting back on the horse is Skullzer, a 13-year-old fighting game enthusiast determined to make the most … [Link]

Mashable » Wicked stoked cat Boomer skateboards like a pro, my dudes

Monday 18 July 18:26:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14774%2f1e692cafe4a7478c90d70ed7d05ad2a1Feed-tw Feed-fb Meowabunga! YouTuber CATMANTOO's cat Boomer showed off his impressive skating skills by cruising on a longboard to the joy of the humans and dogs around him. CATMANTOO previously shared footage of his other cat Didga skating on an electric skateboard. However, Boomer's board seems to be pretty standard, and it looks like he really maneuvered it on his own. Boomer, … [Link]

Mashable » Upsets and close wins make Evo's Street Fighter V finale mesmerizing

Monday 18 July 18:24:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148291%2fc34ce8f45d4e45d38c83c297d5a88b9eFeed-tw Feed-fb What do you say after coming back to take a Street Fighter V match that was almost snatched from you? When Lee "Infiltration" Seon-woo won Evo's grand finale Sunday night, he was asked how he managed to defeat his opponent — Ai "Fuudo" Keita — after losing to him only rounds earlier. "I think I can explain this," he said … [Link]

Popular Science » Netflix Will Stream Every 'Star Trek' Series, Including The New One

Monday 18 July 18:21:00 UTC 2016

Entertainment Some restrictions apply… Netflix users worldwide will be able to boldly binge where few have ever binged before. By the end of the year, over 700 episodes of all previous Star Trek series will… [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Lands Falcon 9 Rocket On Solid Ground For the Second Time

Monday 18 July 18:10:00 UTC 2016

SpaceX successfully landed another Falcon 9 rocket after launching the vehicle into space on Sunday evening from Florida. The Verge reports: Shortly after takeoff, the vehicle touched down at SpaceX's Landing Complex 1 — a ground-based landing site that the company leases at the Cape. It marks the second time SpaceX has pulled off this type of ground landing, and … [Link]

Mashable » Little boy runs away from home after mum deletes 'Pokémon Go', sister Snapchats it all

Monday 18 July 18:06:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148272%2fsnapchat_pokemon_go_kid_running_awayFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Parents, be warned: if you delete your child's Pokémon Go app as a form of punishment, they won't respond well. SEE ALSO: When you get to Level 30 on 'Pokémon Go,' things get intense The 10-year-old Scottish boy in the video below is clear proof of this. According to his sister Stephanie McIntyre's Snapchat story, he was so … [Link]

Mashable » This probably fake app gets other people to pick up your dog's poop

Monday 18 July 18:01:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148271%2f660aea5cc25644a7bea7a4511366d9eeFeed-tw Feed-fb It's every dog lovers dream: all the time to walk with your puppy pal, but none of the clean up. For a small monthly fee, the (probably fake) app Pooper claims it will get other people to pick up your dog's poop. SEE ALSO: This accessory turns your cat's butt into a beautiful jewel So you and your dog can … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Starving bald eagle chicks hint at ecosystem collapse in Florida

Monday 18 July 17:55:28 UTC 2016

Florida Bay eagles feed their chicks much less food than birds in other regions, nest cameras reveal, suggesting the ecosystem doesn’t have enough of their prey [Link]

Popular Science » This Scientist Is Commanding A Swarm Of Drones With His Mind

Monday 18 July 17:52:37 UTC 2016

Gadgets We have to control them before they control us Researchers at ASU developed mind-controlled drone swarms by tracking electrical activity in the brain. [Link]

Popular Science » Does The President Really Have Access To The "Nuclear Codes?"

Monday 18 July 17:51:02 UTC 2016

Military Of course, it's not that simple Rather than "nuclear codes" that the President has memorized, there are two main components in action when it comes time to destroy a country/continent/planet in one… [Link]

Mashable » Calvin Harris and Tinashe are apparently dating now

Monday 18 July 17:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148335%2fcalvintinasheFeed-tw Feed-fb The world has been waiting patiently, with bated breath, for any slight movement from Calvin Harris following his public split with Taylor Swift.  Since then, we have witnessed a series of Swift-exposing comments and a new song allegedly about Taylor's relationship with Tom Hiddleston. Now it seems as if the Scottish DJ is in the throes of a budding romance … [Link]

Slashdot » Germany To Require 'Black Box' in Autonomous Cars

Monday 18 July 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Autonomous cars should be able to account for themselves, that's the thinking behind new legislation proposed by German's transport ministry. The country is planning new laws that require self-driving cars to include a black box, Reuters reports, similar to the flight recorder required on aircraft. From the report: The fatal crash of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S car in … [Link]

Mashable » How to transform household items into a brilliant 'Fifth Element' costume

Monday 18 July 17:28:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14649%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f147069_2fleeloonologojw-thumb_720Feed-tw Feed-fb In episode two of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad, Claire Max shows you how to make the iconic Leeloo Dallas suit from The Fifth Element with the help of DIY pro Dustin McLean.  Her tutorial uses household and thrift store items to recreate everything from Leeloo's suspenders to her multi pass, resulting in a costume worthy of the classic sci-fi film.  … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft won't have 1 billion Windows devices by 2018 after all

Monday 18 July 17:26:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148261%2f1b-microsoftFeed-tw Feed-fb At its Build conference back in 2015, Microsoft set for itself a particularly ambitious goal: Have 1 billion devices running Windows 10 by mid–2018. But now that we’re more than halfway through 2016, Microsoft has backed off of that figure, admitting that goal was just a little bit too big.  SEE ALSO: HP's new Windows 10 phone arrives in August, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Please don't let hate infect your heart': Slain Baton Rouge police officer

Monday 18 July 17:22:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14760%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f148216_2fsitethumb1__7_Feed-tw Feed-fb As Baton Rouge residents remain in shock over the violence that's erupted in their city, new details have emerged about one of the officers killed during a shooting Sunday morning.  "I've experienced so much in my short life and these last 3 days have tested me to the core," Montrell Jackson, one of the slain police officers, wrote on his … [Link]

Mashable » Steamed vegetables relaxing in a bath interrupted by Photoshop battle

Monday 18 July 17:20:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148171%2fvegetable_bathFeed-tw Feed-fb Seems like you can't post any photos nowadays and expect privacy. That's the harsh lesson this bathing carrot and radish just learned. A photo depicting the two vegetables taking a bath found its way to Reddit's Photoshop Battles arena. From there, things got expectedly weird for the two latest celebrities to post nudes online. Here's the original, un-Photoshopped photo: SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West and Kim Kardashian could face legal action — if Taylor Swift wants

Monday 18 July 17:17:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148318%2fswift_12Feed-tw Feed-fb Kanye West and Kim Kardashian could very well face criminal charges over the release of a phone call with Taylor Swift.  And a big, fat lawsuit on top of that. SEE ALSO: Why Taylor Swift can't shake off Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Just in case you were completely without cell service in the last 12 hours, the controversy began … [Link]

Slashdot » Star Trek CBS Series To Be Streamed Internationally On Netflix

Monday 18 July 17:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Netflix has announced that it has secured a deal to stream every episode of the new Star Trek TV series within 24 hours of its original network broadcast. However, neither the U.S. nor Canadian subscribers are included in the deal, which otherwise covers every territory that Netflix operates in worldwide. Stateside viewers will be able to … [Link]

Mashable » 104 newfound alien planets confirmed in cosmic haul

Monday 18 July 17:01:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148362%2f3900952a7b484eb8a2d6d2517b879dfcFeed-tw Feed-fb A team of researchers using telescopes in space and on Earth announced a new haul of about 100 previously undiscovered alien planets on Monday. The cosmic "treasure trove" was revealed using data from NASA's Kepler Space Telescope and other observatories on Earth, according to a statement from the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, which was one of the telescopes that helped … [Link]

Mashable » Heat dome has tens of millions sweating from Minneapolis to Mississippi

Monday 18 July 16:48:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148153%2ftempthu_copyFeed-tw Feed-fb A well-advertised, intense and long-lasting heat wave is gearing up across the middle of the U.S. on Monday, and is not forecast to ebb until at least a week from now.  Although the heat may not topple many records, the combination of temperatures running between 15 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit above normal along with high humidity will make this heat … [Link]

Slashdot » Millennials Set To Earn Less Than Generation X

Monday 18 July 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Reader AmiMoJo writes: Millennials are set to become the first generation to earn less than their predecessors, new research suggests. The Resolution Foundation found that under-35s earned 8,000 pound ($10,600) less in their twenties than Generation X workers. If wages for millennials follow the same path as Generation X, average career earnings will be about 825,000 pound ($1.1m). That would … [Link]

Popular Science » GlaxoSmithKline Is The First Big Drug Company To Use Apple's ResearchKit

Monday 18 July 16:35:34 UTC 2016

Health Studying how rheumatoid arthritis affects patients’ everyday lives When Apple first introduced its ResearchKit application a little over a year ago, the big question was whether or not the platform–which provides open-source health… [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' announces big changes for Season 7

Monday 18 July 16:31:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148311%2f12bf35495d004d4988465b357d397a41Feed-tw Feed-fb Forget winter — it's all about summer for Season 7 of Game of Thrones. HBO has announced that the upcoming seventh season of the drama will not return until summer 2017, as opposed to the typical April start day. Additionally, the show will have only seven episodes next season (past seasons have had 10 each). Production will be based in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Russia engaged in ‘state-directed’ Olympic doping, finds probe

Monday 18 July 16:28:07 UTC 2016

The results of a two-month investigation into Russia's tampering with samples will lead to further calls for the nation to be banned from the Rio Olympics [Link]

New Scientist – News » Obese grandfathers pass on their susceptibility to junk food

Monday 18 July 16:28:06 UTC 2016

Having an obese grandfather can make mice more likely to develop diabetes and other weight-related disorders, an effect that may be down to sperm epigenetics [Link]

Mashable » Little baseball fan experiences a whirlwind of emotions during 18-inning game

Monday 18 July 16:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148088%2fd7b31c25eb0d4cf0bbe6fcf9db060eeaFeed-tw Feed-fb Sitting through a normal nine-inning baseball game as an adult can be tough. But experiencing a game that went through 18-innings as a kid can be disastrous.   The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Washington Nationals on Sunday, and while the extra innings were an intense experience of ups and downs, one young Bucs fan stole the show with his … [Link]

Popular Science » Xbox One S Now Has An August 2 Release Date

Monday 18 July 16:24:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets The same day that Windows 10 will receive a major facelift Xbox One S has a launch date. The vastly improved Xbox One descendant will arrive on August 2, the same day that a massive update to Microsoft Windows 10 will be live. [Link]

Popular Science » The Science Bucket List: Visit An Observatory

Monday 18 July 16:22:46 UTC 2016

Space Columnist William Gurstelle travels to McDonald Observatory in Texas Columnist William Gurstelle traveled to McDonald Observatory in Texas to check out one of the world's largest telescopes. [Link]

Mashable » When you get to Level 30 on 'Pokémon Go,' things get intense

Monday 18 July 16:19:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148044%2fpokemon_go_level30_headerFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — No matter how good you are at Pokémon Go, you're probably not as good as this person. On Sunday, Reddit user Verigood — a product manager at a software company in California — shared a screengrab from Pokémon Go that they captured at the point of reaching Level 30. SEE ALSO: How to level up quickly in 'Pokémon … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez criticized after weighing in on the Taylor Swift/Kanye West drama

Monday 18 July 16:18:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148163%2fselenaFeed-tw Feed-fb Selena has had enough of this feud between Kanye West and her fellow squad member, Taylor Swift, and she's speaking out. The world was introduced to the latest chapter of the ongoing celebrity feud — which began after West interrupted Swift's VMA speech in 2009 — on Sunday night after Kim Kardashian shared footage on her Snapchat of a phone … [Link]

Mashable » 100 nude women showed up to protest at the Republican National Convention

Monday 18 July 16:07:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148525%2fap_401733898952Feed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This post contains nudity and is NSFW.  In the early morning hours on Sunday, 100 women armed with giant mirrors stood along the Cuyahoga River in Ohio to protest Donald Trump's nomination at the Republican National Convention. According to Esquire, the women arrived in a vacant lot "between a fire station and a shipping warehouse" close to the convention, … [Link]

WIRED » Russia’s New Jet for Athletes Definitely Won’t Have a Doping Room

Monday 18 July 16:00:20 UTC 2016

Russia’s New Jet for Athletes Definitely Won’t Have a Doping RoomSukhoi Civil Aircraft just unveiled the first-of-its-kind “SportJet” model filled with massage tables, fitness equipment, and more. The post Russia's New Jet for Athletes Definitely Won't Have a Doping Room appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's New Xbox One S Will Go On Sale On August 2 — Will You Buy One?

Monday 18 July 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft announced on Monday that its new Xbox One S console will go on sale on August 2. To recall, the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One (also the power supply packed in the console itself), and has the processing muscle to stream video in 4K Ultra HD with HDR. BetaNews reports: August 2 … [Link]

Mashable » Fourth 'Star Trek' movie announced, Chris Hemsworth to return

Monday 18 July 15:54:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148209%2f657c2927eb484e9ca902cf4f8db4c838Feed-tw Feed-fb Beyond Star Trek Beyond there is more Star Trek. The new movie isn't even out yet, but Paramount just officially confirmed a fourth entry in the reboot series. There's no release date set yet, but the studio confirmed that Chris Hemsworth will return. SEE ALSO: Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is a 'Star Trek Beyond' alien Before the Thor star … [Link]

Mashable » What do our parents think of Donald Trump?

Monday 18 July 15:51:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147389%2fff593b319da64a5f9e61f35e5625ee15Feed-tw Feed-fb Well, it's here, the GOP convention, the official coronation of Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president and the country remains as divided as ever as we shift from the primary to the general election. SEE ALSO: Toy guns banned outside Republican convention. Real guns allowed. Of particular interest this election cycle is the generational divide, something that's been … [Link]

Popular Science » Jeff Bezos Appears In "Star Trek Beyond"

Monday 18 July 15:35:59 UTC 2016

Entertainment The Amazon CEO makes a cameo, though we don't know who he'll play Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will make a cameo appearance in Star Trek Beyond according to several reports. Producer J.J. Abrams and actor Chris Pine both confirmed that Bezos… [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert kicked off the Republican National Convention and then got 'kicked off' the stage

Monday 18 July 15:20:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14742%2fcolbert_rncFeed-tw Feed-fb Stephen Colbert made his second appearance of the week as The Hunger Game's Caesar Flickerman at the Republican National Convention last night. Colbert, who had a blue wig on his head and a ferret in his arms, only got in a few Hunger Games-themed jokes about Donald Trump and Mike Pence before someone dressed as a security guard kicked him … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Uses Premium Rate Calls To Steal From Instagram, Google, Microsoft

Monday 18 July 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Reader Orome1 writes: Some account options deployed by Instagram, Google and Microsoft can be misused to steal money from the companies by making them place phone calls to premium rate numbers, security researcher Arne Swinnen has demonstrated. Swinnen calculated that, in theory, these options would allow an attacker to milk over 2 million euro per year from Instagram, 432,000 euro … [Link]

Mashable » Hilarious 'Veep' deleted scene shows team must find votes – in any way possible

Monday 18 July 15:09:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147906%2flead_960Feed-tw Feed-fb The fifth season of Emmy-winning Veep is now available on Digital HD, and to celebrate, Mashable has an exclusive deleted scene from the just-wrapped latest season of the show, which centered on the whole team fighting an unfortunate electoral college tie, which leaves the presidency of Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) hanging in the balance.  Veep just scored 17 Emmy nominations … [Link]

Mashable » Why Taylor Swift can't shake off Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Monday 18 July 15:08:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148068%2fap_883082663110Feed-tw Feed-fb The world came to a halt on Sunday night when Kim Kardashian turned to Snapchat to release footage of a contested phone conversation between Kanye West and Taylor Swift regarding a particular lyric that referenced the pop star, from Kanye's newest album The Life of Pablo:  "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made … [Link]

Mashable » Mastercard unveils next-level Masterpass features and a company-wide rebranding, all in one fell swoop

Monday 18 July 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f145320%2fmasterpass_in_transit_app_croppedFeed-tw Feed-fb July 14 was a big day for Mastercard.    The company held an event to unveil two significant developments for its future: An enhanced version of the innovative Masterpass global digital payment service that’s designed to positively change the way consumers conduct everyday transactions, and a first look at a new logo that symbolizes Mastercard’s rebranding and evolvement as a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tekken 7' adds Bob and Master Raven to the roster of fighters

Monday 18 July 14:55:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147842%2ftekken_7_bob_master_ravenFeed-tw Feed-fb The Tekken 7 fighting force just got bigger. Bandai Namco revealed a pair of newly confirmed combatants over the weekend during the Evo 2016 Championship Series. The annual event brings together some of the best players in the fighting game community, so a Tekken reveal makes sense. SEE ALSO: Shaolin monks practice death-defying high jumps on the cliff of a … [Link]

Mashable » HP's new Windows 10 phone arrives in August, won't play 'Pokémon Go'

Monday 18 July 14:54:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148003%2fhpelitex3Feed-tw Feed-fb HP's one of the few companies keeping up the good fight for Microsoft's all-but-dead Windows 10 Mobile platform. The Elite x3 phablet that I called "the hero Windows 10 Mobile needs" when it was announced in February now has a price and release date: It starts at $699 and launches on Aug. 29. SEE ALSO: The HP Elite x3 is … [Link]

Popular Science » Zombie Mammoths To The Rescue

Monday 18 July 14:50:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A bizarre plan to save humanity Scientists have a fix for one of the greatest threats facing our climate. It’s big. It’s hairy, and it’s been dead 10,000 years. [Link]

Mashable » People are calling out Paul Ryan for this selfie with Capitol Hill interns

Monday 18 July 14:42:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147972%2fe26dd87651b047ce8f0321adddae12a4Feed-tw Feed-fb What's wrong with this photo? Well, you probably don't need to look closely to figure it out. Speaker Paul Ryan posted a selfie on Saturday from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland of himself with a room full of Capitol Hill interns. SEE ALSO: Twitter is going to live stream the Republican and Democratic conventions One problem people are pointing … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' arrives in Canada and there is much rejoicing

Monday 18 July 14:42:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147937%2fpokemon_goFeed-tw Feed-fb The United States' neighbor to the north has reason to celebrate: Pokémon Go is officially out in Canada. The border-crossing mobile game sensation has slowly but steadily crept into an increasing number of markets since it launched on July 6. Canada has been a notable holdout, with frustrated Canadians resorting to borrowed app store account details from their U.S.-based friends. … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Consortium's $1.24B Bid To Acquire Opera Software Fails, $600M Deal Agreed Instead

Monday 18 July 14:40:00 UTC 2016

The $1.24 billion takeover of Opera Software by a Chinese consortium of internet firms has failed, Opera said on Monday. The deal did not receive the required regulatory approval in time of a final deadline. But they will be doing some business. The consortium will now acquire only certain parts of Opera's consumer business, including its mobile and desktop browsers, … [Link]

Popular Science » SpaceX Rocket Carries Chernobyl Fungi Into Space

Monday 18 July 14:31:51 UTC 2016

Space The tiniest cosmonauts could help develop a "sunblock" for radiation Some special passengers are riding to the space station inside SpaceX's Dragon capsule, which launched on Monday morning… [Link]

Mashable » French prime minister booed at minute's silence for Nice victims

Monday 18 July 14:31:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147805%2fap_694689930063Feed-tw Feed-fb Tension still runs high in France's southern town of Nice after an attack in which 84 people were killed.  Thousands of people on Monday crowded the waterfront promenade where Mohamed Lahouiaej Bouhlel rammed a truck into the crowd during the Bastille Day celebrations.  SEE ALSO: Fake image of Sikh man is now being used to accuse him of the Nice … [Link]

WIRED » Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot

Monday 18 July 14:24:49 UTC 2016

Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge SlingshotHere is a stunt that launches humans into the air with a giant slingshot. The humans then parachute down. It's a great introductory physics problem. The post Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » 5 Podcasts You Need to Hear to Get Through This Week

Monday 18 July 14:24:48 UTC 2016

5 Podcasts You Need to Hear to Get Through This WeekConversations with African-American police officers, hide-and-seek experts, and one of the less-well-known members of the Dead Poets Society. The post 5 Podcasts You Need to Hear to Get Through This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Smaller, 4K-ready Xbox One S finally has a launch date

Monday 18 July 14:21:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147905%2fphil-and-xbox-one-s-at-e3-2016Feed-tw Feed-fb Microsoft's new smaller and sleeker Xbox One S finally has a release date: Aug. 2. Announced at E3 in June, the Xbox One S is Microsoft's most compact Xbox game console yet. Starting at $299 with a 500GB hard drive, the Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the Xbox One, supports 4K UHD resolution and HDR (High Dynamic Range) … [Link]

Mashable » The likelihood of #NeverTrump fan theories during and after the Republican National Convention

Monday 18 July 14:20:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147855%2fap_16199718476174Feed-tw Feed-fb We all know that Donald Trump will enter the Cleveland Republican National Convention next week as the presumptive nominee, but the most important word there is 'presumptive.' It hasn't been an easy road to hoe for poor, embattled Trump, despite the fact that he won 1,543 delegates of the 1,237 needed to secure the nomination. He has faced the #NeverTrump … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Thousands of fMRI brain studies in doubt due to software flaws

Monday 18 July 14:10:34 UTC 2016

Historic software flaws could render thousands of fMRI studies inaccurate, but researchers failing to use the right statistical methods is a big problem too [Link]

Slashdot » SoftBank To Buy British Chip Designer ARM For $32 Billion

Monday 18 July 14:00:00 UTC 2016

SoftBank has agreed to acquire British chip designer ARM Holdings for $32 billion in cash. The purchase will give Japan's multinational telecommunications and Internet corporation a slice of virtually every mobile computing gadget on the planet and future connected devices in the home. ARM, unlike Intel, doesn't manufacture chips, but licenses the design for it. ARM customers shipped roughly 15 … [Link]

WIRED » Republican Convention Diary: Riot Gear and Hugs in Cleveland

Monday 18 July 13:53:44 UTC 2016

Republican Convention Diary: Riot Gear and Hugs in ClevelandThe city is bracing for riots and protests. Others are just embracing. The post Republican Convention Diary: Riot Gear and Hugs in Cleveland appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Riveting documentary shows the noble backyard life of this Schipperke

Monday 18 July 13:33:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14730%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Schipperke life is hard, but somebody's gotta do it. An adorable parody video, entitled Working the Yard: A Schipperke Story, shows the first-person (or first-canine) account of a Schipperke named Blue Boy Luca. And he is a very good dog. Blue Boy's life as a backyard grounds keeper and security guard is incredibly detailed and inspirational — and looks as … [Link]

Mashable » Why walk the golf course when you can use Bubba Watson’s insane jetpack instead?

Monday 18 July 13:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14443%2fc119c8fa07f84937a6b924b4700aa82cFeed-tw Feed-fb Bubba Watson, the fifth-ranked golf player in the world, just can’t seem to get around a golf course like regular pros. Three years ago, he boarded a hovercraft and glided over fairways, bunkers and water hazards. Now he’s ready to fly over them in the world's first golf cart jetpack. The two-time PGA Masters champ is featured in a new … [Link]

Popular Science » This Image of the Latest SpaceX Launch Is Awe-Inspiring

Monday 18 July 13:24:01 UTC 2016

Space Capsule flight and rocket landing captured in one amazing shot SpaceX nailed the landing again, shortly after midnight in Cape Canaveral, Florida… [Link]

Popular Science » Popular Science Goes To Starfleet Academy

Monday 18 July 13:00:19 UTC 2016

Entertainment The Intrepid Museum's new interactive exhibit will school you in Star Trek A young Klingon cadet in a Starfleet uniform lies on the medical bed in front of me. [Link]

Popular Science » A New Climate Change Documentary Focuses On Solutions, Not Doom

Monday 18 July 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Environment But instills a healthy amount of fear, too Time to Choose, released this past month, is the latest documentary to attempt to tackle the subject of climate change and succeeds in many ways where others released… [Link]

Mashable » 10-month-old baby wombat explores her tunnel when mom is away

Monday 18 July 12:59:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147821%2f9a82cb949cc34fbb8ea0a2fa477c6e00Feed-tw Feed-fb When mom's away, the baby wombat will play. A 10-month-old baby Southern hairy-nosed wombat named Jindi gets very curious whenever her mom, Jumunji, is out of their tunnel at the Melbourne Zoo. SEE ALSO: All this wombat wants to do is give lots and lots of kisses Jindi only recently left her mother's pouch and is just discovering the big, … [Link]

Mashable » 50 things we want from the Republican National Convention

Monday 18 July 12:59:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f146014%2fgettyimages-546651912Feed-tw Feed-fb We can probably expect both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions to be anything but boring. Starting Monday, the RNC is holding its convention in Cleveland, Ohio, where the GOP will most probably announce Donald Trump as their nominee for the next President of the United States. SEE ALSO: It's easier to buy a gun than do these 100 things … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill given custom-made lightsaber by fan, reacts like the hero he is

Monday 18 July 12:56:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14726%2fmark_hamill_lightsaber_giftFeed-tw Feed-fb If ever you needed proof of just how much of a legend Mark Hamill really is, watch the way he reacts when given a custom-made lightsaber at London's Star Wars Celebration event. Hamill is presented with the "Joker Custom Saber" — which comes complete with the Joker's trademark laugh — by a man from Hampton's Handcrafted LED Sabers, who tells … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber plays 'Pokémon Go', just like us

Monday 18 July 12:38:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147810%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-18_at_7.59.45_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Celebrities, they're just like us. According to a Twitter video, Justin Bieber was amongst the droves of Pokémon Go fans in New York City in the early morning hours of July 18. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it One video, albeit blurry, does appear to show a young man who looks like Bieber, … [Link]

Mashable » Boop, a baby feathertail glider, is the tiniest patient at wildlife sanctuary

Monday 18 July 12:34:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147785%2ffdaa4644f0024f41a4d449467b3fc8eeFeed-tw Feed-fb Cute comes in all sizes. A baby feathertail glider named Boop is the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors' tiniest resident. SEE ALSO: Kangaroo makes an unexpected breakfast visit to a café There is literally nothing as adorable as a baby animal named Boop.  The little animal weighs less than one gram, and was rescued after falling out of her mother's pouch. … [Link]

Mashable » So how's Tom Hiddleston handling this whole Taylor Swift feud thing?

Monday 18 July 12:31:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147752%2ftaylor_tom_kimFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Tom Hiddleston has gone from being a fairly private celebrity to a man at the centre of a giant media storm. Back in the day, he used to pop up on chat shows and play with baby leopards or do impersonations of Robert De Niro and that would be that. Over the last month, though, his relationship with … [Link]

WIRED » You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face

Monday 18 July 12:30:15 UTC 2016

You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a FaceSay hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey. The post You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Man brilliantly trolls email scammer who wants to split a trunk of money

Monday 18 July 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13881%2fooyalathumb_scammoneyFeed-tw Feed-fb Trolls are usually the worst kinds of humans, but not when they're up against an email scammer.  In episode 4 of Scamalot, comedian James Veitch  gives this scammer, "Mary Gary," a hassle by proposing they split a trunk of money and possibly some ancient graphic art. Not only does Veitch try to bargain for a bigger cut of the treasure trunk, but he also wants to … [Link]

Mashable » Trustworthy human proves his reliability with a doggie trust fall

Monday 18 July 12:23:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147764%2f9f369264ad4542ce85c24fa90036dabdFeed-tw Feed-fb The greatest friendships are built on trust. And what better way to test that friendship than with a trust fall? Watson, a golden retriever, knows that he can always rely on his trusty human. SEE ALSO: Socially awkward dog is just chillin' at this doggy pool party Honestly, no one would leave a dog like this hanging. You can always … [Link]

New Scientist – News » SpaceX launches DNA sequencer and new docking port to the ISS

Monday 18 July 11:44:24 UTC 2016

A Falcon 9 rocket has just blasted off NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launching a Dragon capsule to the ISS before landing back on the ground [Link]

New Scientist – News » Einstein’s clock: The doomed black hole to set your watch by

Monday 18 July 11:44:23 UTC 2016

Every 12 years, a black hole at the centre of a distant galaxy completes an orbit around an even bigger black hole, marking this with a violent outburst [Link]

WIRED » Bizarre Double Exposures Perfectly Capture Election Chaos

Monday 18 July 11:30:56 UTC 2016

Bizarre Double Exposures Perfectly Capture Election ChaosThe presidential election cycle feels like a circus. Mark Abramson's images emphasize it. The post Bizarre Double Exposures Perfectly Capture Election Chaos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Review: Naim Mu-so Qb

Monday 18 July 11:30:35 UTC 2016

Review: Naim Mu-so QbMinimalist yet conspicuous, the Mu-so Qb is the ideal wireless speaker to prop out a glass-sheathed designer apartment on the West side of Manhattan. The post Review: Naim Mu-so Qb appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » YouTube Is Becoming Many YouTubes to Keep Its Video Crown

Monday 18 July 11:30:34 UTC 2016

YouTube Is Becoming Many YouTubes to Keep Its Video CrownTo lock in the broadest possible audience, YouTube is going narrow. The post YouTube Is Becoming Many YouTubes to Keep Its Video Crown appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » These Physicists Want to Send Your DNA Into Space With Lasers

Monday 18 July 11:30:18 UTC 2016

These Physicists Want to Send Your DNA Into Space With LasersA pair of physicists want to turn outer space into a cloud for humanity's most prized data. The post These Physicists Want to Send Your DNA Into Space With Lasers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What's Your Computer Set-Up Look Like?

Monday 18 July 11:30:00 UTC 2016

I thought it'd be fun to ask Slashdot readers one of the same questions we asked Larry Wall: What's your computer set-up look like? Slashdot reader LichtSpektren had asked: Can you give us a glimpse into what your main work computer looks like? What's the hardware and OS, your preferred editor and browser, and any crucial software you want to … [Link]

Mashable » Man quits job in order to catch all the Pokémon

Monday 18 July 11:22:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147701%2ftom_currieFeed-tw Feed-fb One restaurant on the Hibiscus Coast near Auckland, New Zealand, is going to have to find a new bartender.  This is because their previous barista and bartender, a fellow named Tom Currie, has quit his job in order to catch Pokémon full time.  SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it Talking to BBC Newsbeat, … [Link]

WIRED » One Startup’s Quest to Save Refugees With Virtual Reality

Monday 18 July 11:20:47 UTC 2016

One Startup’s Quest to Save Refugees With Virtual RealityThe startup is deploying virtual reality as an empathy machine, capturing the world's most vulnerable in 360-degree misery. The post One Startup's Quest to Save Refugees With Virtual Reality appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » This book nerd's tweet to a bookstore's official Twitter account ended in a love story

Monday 18 July 11:14:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147734%2ftwitterromanceFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The people behind corporate Twitter accounts are a mystery to us all. Witty, creative and enigmatic, they are the unsung heroes of the social media world.  But, one woman's tweet to bookstore Waterstones' official Twitter account not only unveiled the identity of the man behind it; it led to a first date, a love story, and — most … [Link]

Mashable » Bride falls off bike, groom continues to ride off without her

Monday 18 July 10:49:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14718%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-18_at_5.31.40_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Yikes. It looks like these newlyweds are off to a bumpy start. A video capturing a bride riding pillion on her hubby's electric scooter has made its way onto the internet, but for the wrong reasons. What started out as just a normal ride for two turned into a nightmare for one, when the scooter hit a speed bump and … [Link]

Mashable » You can now buy Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition for $850

Monday 18 July 10:37:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14721%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Good guy Samsung has gifted 12,500 Olympic athletes, competing in the Olympic Summer Games in Brazil this year, a special "Olympic Games" variant of the Galaxy S7 Edge. But what about the rest of us? Well, starting today, anyone can get in on the action as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Edition (keeping the names short and sweet, … [Link]

Mashable » Gripping video shows moment armed soldiers break into Turkey's state TV

Monday 18 July 10:32:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14722%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Turkey's state-run television has published CCTV footage of the broadcaster being taken off air by armed soldiers during last Friday's attempted coup.  The video shows dozens of soldiers marching to the TRT World premises, smashing through the security barriers and forcing staff to leave. As the building evacuates, the military takes control.  The Turkish government has blamed the failed coup, … [Link]

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Monday 18 July 10:27:34 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Glass exploding in super slow motion is eyeball-shatteringly epic

Monday 18 July 10:16:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14719%2fpyrex_jug_shatteringFeed-tw Feed-fb When glass breaks, it really doesn't mess around. That stuff breaks fast. SEE ALSO: Watching paint cans explode in slow motion is oddly magnificent The latest video from The Slow Mo Guys is glorious evidence of this. In the clip above, Gav and Dan heat up a Pyrex jug before dropping ice-cold water into it to make it explode. The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How to become a citizen archaeologist tracking Stone-Age Britons

Monday 18 July 10:02:18 UTC 2016

On England’s cold shores, citizen archaeologists spot artefacts before tides sweep them away forever. Join in and you might change history, finds Joshua Howgego [Link]

Mashable » Disturbing video shows footballer's leg breaking during match

Monday 18 July 9:51:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147706%2fdemba_ba_leg_injuryFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — A former Premier League football player has suffered a broken leg during a Chinese Super League match on Sunday. Demba Ba, who plays for Shanghai Shenhua, was injured during a challenge with Sun Xian of Shanghai SIPG. SEE ALSO: This montage of kids meeting their football heroes will warm your heart The video below, which shows the incident, … [Link]

Mashable » Baton Rouge police officer posted heartbreaking Facebook message before he was killed

Monday 18 July 9:25:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147693%2fbatonrougeFeed-tw Feed-fb A police officer who was killed in a shooting in Baton Rouge had posted a heartbreaking Facebook message saying he was tired both "physically and emotionally."  Montrell Jackson, 32, was shot dead on Sunday along with two other officers by a gunman. SEE ALSO: Multiple police officers shot in Baton Rouge On July 8, he pleaded the embattled community to … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable police dog joins his human for important push-up challenge

Monday 18 July 8:59:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14715%2fdog_handler_challengeFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — A police dog has joined his handler to take part in #22pushups — the viral challenge which involves completing 22 push-ups a day to raise awareness for veteran suicide. In the clip above PC Steve Hopwood, a dog handler for Avon and Somerset Constabulary, UK, completes his 22 push-ups alongside his canine teammate Monty. SEE ALSO: Happy police … [Link]

Mashable » Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch's brother confesses to killing her for 'honour'

Monday 18 July 8:56:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147660%2fap_16198399363582Feed-tw Feed-fb A day after Pakistani model, actress and social media star Qandeel Baloch was killed, her brother admitted to strangling her in their family home in the city of Multan. As Baloch's death sparked a fresh debate on honour killings in the country, police have arrested Muhammad Waseem and plan to charge him with murder. SEE ALSO: Oscar-winner's film may help … [Link]

Mashable » Onitsuka Tiger celebrates anniversary of logo with artist collaboration in Singapore

Monday 18 July 8:50:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147665%2famien-quarter_2Feed-tw Feed-fb SINGAPORE — You'll probably best remember Onitsuka Tiger as the brand of sneakers Uma Thurman wore in Kill Bill to kick major ass. This year, the Japanese sneaker label will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic stripes logo with a two-week exhibition in Singapore. Come July 30, Onitsuka Tiger will showcase of 50 pairs of its classic MEXICO 66 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' somehow works in Indonesia, and businesses are already exploiting the blessing

Monday 18 July 8:26:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147680%2findoFeed-tw Feed-fb Although Pokémon Go hasn't been officially launched in Asia yet, players in parts of Indonesia appear to have been able to access the game ahead of its neighbours. The augmented reality game was launched first in the U.S. and Australia and New Zealand on July 6, and the gates opened to Europe over the weekend. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be … [Link]

Mashable » For the right price, you could own an island on the Great Barrier Reef

Monday 18 July 7:53:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147584%2fe527696405e14afc8ef1b8a812ce8e86Feed-tw Feed-fb If you've always wanted to own a tropical island, now is your chance. Although, if you have a spare A$30 million ($23 million) or so to throw down on some real estate, you'll likely have more than a few chances. Keswick Island, located in the Whitsundays region of the Great Barrier Reef, is up for sale. The stunning island is … [Link]

Slashdot » The Slashdot Interview With Larry Wall

Monday 18 July 7:30:00 UTC 2016

You asked, he answered! Perl creator Larry Wall has responded to questions submitted by Slashdot readers. Read on for his answers… Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » Panda gives birth to the tiniest little gem and we're in awe

Monday 18 July 6:42:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14703%2f1b4676d51c1a4aa2881d7ec61c5bde3bFeed-tw Feed-fb Cue Elton John's "Circle of Life." On Sunday, Shu Qin, a seven-year-old panda gave birth to a tiny cub, and the birth was recorded on film. While the baby was squirming around   making squeaky noises after making its way into the world, we can see Shu Qin's motherly instincts kick in. She can be seen trying to bond with her … [Link]

Mashable » #AsAMother trends as Australia decides motherhood is no excuse for bigotry

Monday 18 July 6:41:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147625%2fe9013186e17743009cbca97a90cde63cFeed-tw Feed-fb Turns out, motherhood is not always the best excuse. On Monday, Australian television presenter Sonia Kruger announced her support for ending Muslim migration into Australia on the breakfast show Today, immediately provoking plenty of backlash and outrage.  SEE ALSO: How Change.org became a legitimate force in Australian politics After her comments were met with heated discussion on social media, much … [Link]

Mashable » A polar bear is being kept in a Chinese mall for selfies

Monday 18 July 6:37:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14705%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-18_at_12.25.04_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Hearts all over the internet are breaking for a captive polar bear living in a mall in China. An online petition was filed back in March by non-profit group Animals Asia, appealing for a white polar bear that's being kept in Guangzhou, China, to be freed. The makeshift zoo enclosure is also home to another polar bear, six belugas, five … [Link]

Mashable » Behold, the most Australian way to recycle: Boats made of beer cans

Monday 18 July 6:00:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147543%2fd5f40d86a8c9493c8f7706e0a8c5a795Feed-tw Feed-fb What better way to rally a community than to meet annually and compete in a dash to the finish line? Better still if that dash occurs in the ocean and aboard a vessel made exclusively from beer cans.  That's what the people of Darwin did Sunday, with thousands heading to the seaside to witness the Beer Can Regatta as participants … [Link]

WIRED » SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing

Monday 18 July 5:51:56 UTC 2016

SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground LandingAfter launching its payload into low Earth orbit, the first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket landed back at Cape Canaveral. The post SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing

Monday 18 July 5:17:21 UTC 2016

Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground LandingAfter delivering a resupply capsule to low Earth orbit, SpaceX will try to non-crash land its Falcon 9 first stage on a landing pad at Cape Canaveral. The post Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX lands another rocket in Florida after launching mission to space

Monday 18 July 5:09:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147583%2f1beae9cef21b4a73915ab8c1178f682eFeed-tw Feed-fb For the second time ever, Elon Musk's SpaceX has landed one of its Falcon 9 rocket boosters back on land after launching a payload into orbit.  The Falcon 9 took flight at 12:45 a.m. ET Monday carrying an uncrewed Dragon capsule filled with thousands of pounds of supplies and experiments toward the International Space Station for NASA.  SEE ALSO: Elon … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Night Of' zooms out to make its murder even more unsettling

Monday 18 July 4:52:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147450%2fepisode-02-1024Feed-tw Feed-fb While the first episode of HBO's The Night Of had us squirming in its dead-quiet suspense, the second episode panned out so we could get a real grasp on all the characters in this grisly drama. In this episode, titled "Subtle Beast," we spend some time with who the real players are in this game. After Nasir's eponymous "night of" … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift responds to Kanye and Kim Kardashian's 'character assassination'

Monday 18 July 4:41:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147575%2fkanyetaylorFeed-tw Feed-fb Taylor Swift has Instagrammed a note responding to the footage of Kanye West's phone call to Swift that Kim Kardashian Snapchatted on Sunday night. Swift points out that the footage of the conversation does not actually include Kanye letting her know that he would refer to her as a "bitch" in the song, and his word choice is what she … [Link]

Mashable » 6 brands that prove Australia is just bizarro America

Monday 18 July 4:25:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f144455%2f9aecde051e3042fd91991264d22f7184Feed-tw Feed-fb Despite its bloodthirsty wildlife, Australia isn't so different from the rest of the world. Thanks to all those multinational corporations, many products on the supermarket shelves will be familiar to those in U.S. Yet like driving on the left hand side of the road, some things are a bit different Down Under.  Think you know what a Milky Way bar is? … [Link]

Mashable » SoftBank is set to buy ARM for $30.9 billion, report says

Monday 18 July 4:06:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147537%2fap_818194528663Feed-tw Feed-fb Japanese telecoms conglomerate SoftBank is ready to buy British chip giant ARM for a cool 23.4 billion pounds ($30.9 billion). The Financial Times reported the news in the early hours of Monday, citing two people close to the negotiations. If it goes through, the deal will be the largest ever acquisition of a European tech company, noted the FT. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » The internet goes in on Taylor Swift after Kim Kardashian's revelation

Monday 18 July 3:53:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147544%2f506d045a32264e46a09026f606316281Feed-tw Feed-fb Welp, here we are, a world in which Kim Kardashian has apparently busted Taylor Swift for lying about her knowledge of some lines involving her from Kanye West's song "Famous" of his recently released album, The Life Of Pablo. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian Snapchatted Kanye West's phone call to Taylor Swift It's a brave, new world out there and the … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian Snapchatted Kanye West's phone call to Taylor Swift

Monday 18 July 3:34:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147511%2ftaylorswiftFeed-tw Feed-fb Whatever you do, do not cross Kim Kardashian and her family.   After Taylor Swift denied Kanye West's claim that she approved of his controversial "Famous" lyrics,  Kim told GQ she has the receipts, and now Kardashian has Snapchatted the video footage of the conversation. Tom Hiddeston will be wiping a lot of teardrops off her guitar tonight.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » New Zealand Crowdfunds $1.7 Million To Buy A Private Beach

Monday 18 July 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes an article from FastCoExist: When debt-troubled businessman Michael Spackman put his private New Zealand beach on sale, Kiwis started a crowdfunding campaign to buy it back for the public… The crowdfunding campaign raised $1.7 million in donations from around 40,000 people. Even the New Zealand government contributed $254,000. The BBC reports that the campaign "snubbed … [Link]

Slashdot » DARPA Will Stage an AI Fight in Las Vegas For DEF CON

Monday 18 July 1:39:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: "A bunch of computers will try to hack each other in Vegas for a $2 million prize," reports Tech Insider calling it a "historic battle" that will coincide with "two of the biggest hacking conferences, Blackhat USA and DEFCON". DARPA will supply seven teams with a supercomputer. Their challenge? Create an autonomous A.I. system that … [Link]

Mashable » All this wombat wants to do is give lots and lots of kisses

Monday 18 July 1:22:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14697%2f999139a352a44ece9ebb5b15a5266082Feed-tw Feed-fb So this is what wombat kisses looks like, in case you were wondering. It turns out they aren't the most delicate show of affection, but the animals more than make up for it with enthusiasm. Pearl the wombat just wants a cuddle. She's filmed here giving plenty of smooches in a video uploaded to the Facebook page of Australian charity … [Link]

Mashable » TJ Miller's 'human emoji' audition brings life to World Emoji Day

Monday 18 July 0:48:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f147437%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-17_at_5.25.55_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb World Emoji Day is really a thing, and it happened today.  You'll be forgiven if you missed it, but one person who didn't was Silicon Valley star TJ Miller. SEE ALSO: Dozens of new emoji will finally show women being awesome Many people found emoji-fueled ways to celebrate the totally real and not-at-all made up holiday. But the best was … [Link]

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