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.
WIRED » Cleveland Offers an Ingenious Fix for Thirsty Republicans
Turning fire hydrants into water fountains. The post Cleveland Offers an Ingenious Fix for Thirsty Republicans appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 500 African elephants relocated to park hit by poachers
Some 500 African elephants are currently being transported from the riverside plains of Malawi to a special sanctuary for the threatened species. Shot by tranquilizer darts fired from a helicopter, their sleeping bodies are being shifted by crane and truck during the ambitious $1.6 million project, which is being run by non-profit group African Parks with funding from Dutch PostCode … [Link]
Mashable » Confident Nevada delegate gets his own state capital wrong at the RNC
If you're planning to speak on behalf of your state in front of thousands of viewers, it's probably a good idea to learn your state capital first. Michael J. McDonald, state chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, appears to have missed that lesson when he came to represent his delegation at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. He misidentified … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT's Ori Robotic Modular Furniture Is Designed To Make Small Places Feel More Roomy
An anonymous reader writes: MIT's Media Lab has produced Ori, a range of robotic, modular furniture designed to make small places feel more roomy. The Architect's Newspaper reports: "With its name coming from the Japanese word 'origami,' the furniture system combines robotics, architecture, and design to let interiors double-up as bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and offices. Teaming up with … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dingo cannibalism makes for a dog-eat-dog world in Australia
Australia’s wild dogs have been caught on camera for the first time savaging dead dingoes, a rare case of cannibalism unprovoked by hunger [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump's speech was run through a plagiarism checker
College students, take note: if you plagiarize, people will notice. Melania Trump spoke during the Republican National Convention on Monday night, leaving some viewers with a sense of déjà vu. SEE ALSO: 11 totally real earlier drafts of Melania Trump's speech Following a tweet from journalist Jarrett Hill, many called out Trump on blatantly plagiarizing Michelle Obama's 2008 speech from … [Link]
WIRED » WikiLeaks Dumps ‘Erdogan Emails’ After Turkey’s Failed Coup
The secret-spilling group's latest publication claims to shed light on the circumstances of Turkey's recent armed uprising and the crackdown that's followed. The post WikiLeaks Dumps 'Erdogan Emails' After Turkey's Failed Coup appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Time appears to be running out for Fox News CEO Roger Ailes
There appears to be little doubt that the question surrounding Roger Ailes is not if, but when he will be out as CEO of Fox News Channel. Ailes, one of the most powerful figures in the news media and Republican Party, recently came under fire for allegations of sexual harassment from numerous women, including a lawsuit from former anchor Gretchen … [Link]
Mashable » At least Melania Trump's fashion choice had something unique to say
NEW YORK — While Melania Trump's speech dominated the talk following the first night of the Republican National Convention, her fashion choice, a $2,100 white frock by a European designer, was completely unique — and shows that she understands the power of the visual cue. In fact, that moment has been years in the making, one that I found to … [Link]
Mashable » There may soon be a rainbow flag emoji
Your devices could soon be getting an extra emoji added to their keyboards. Unicode Consortium, the organization tasked with overseeing the creation of new emoji characters, may soon add support for a rainbow flag emoji. Unlike other new emoji, the rainbow flag could be added to Unicode's offerings independently of the official update next year. SEE ALSO: Dozens of new … [Link]
Mashable » This tale of a tragic sneeze will make you throw away your eyelash curler
Please, eyelash curler enthusiasts: learn from this woman's pain. Redditor Aub3912 shared a tale Tuesday of perhaps the worst thing that can happen to someone while their lashes are clamped in a curler — she sneezed. The result is just as tragic as you'd expect. SEE ALSO: 25 people who will never forget to properly apply sunscreen ever again "I … [Link]
Slashdot » Library of Congress Hit With a Denial-Of-Service Attack
An anonymous reader writes: The Library of Congress (LOC) announced via Twitter Monday that they were the target of a denial-of-service attack. The attack was detected on July 17 and has caused other websites hosted by the LOC, including the U.S. Copyright Office, to go down. In addition, employees of the Library of Congress were unable to access their work … [Link]
Mashable » Pro 'Counter-Strike' is fueled by fan support (and sometimes its haters, too)
Any given tweet from a Counter-Strike pro has a high chance of being followed by a cascade of supportive messages from fans. For many professional Counter-Strike players, fan support is part of what fuels them. Pro player Yegor "Markeloff" Markelov said positive messages from fans helps inspire him. SEE ALSO: From Atlanta to Cologne to Kiev: The travel-weary lives of … [Link]
WIRED » Samantha Bee Is the Political Commentator You Need Right Now
Because the smartest entertainers know how to engage the Internet—not break it. The post Samantha Bee Is the Political Commentator You Need Right Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Incredible photo and video show a microburst dumping rain and wind over Phoenix
Helicopter pilot Jerry Ferguson was cruising through the skies above Phoenix on Monday as thunderstorms erupted around the desert city. While filming the weather for a local television station, Ferguson took a picture that ranks among the best photos ever captured of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon known as a microburst. SEE ALSO: Earth has another record warm month, but the … [Link]
Slashdot » Safari Browser May Soon Be Just As Fast As Chrome With WebP Integration
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Next Web: The Safari browser included in Apple's iOS 10 and macOS Sierra software is testing WebP, technology from Google that allows developers to create smaller, richer images that make the web faster. Basically, it's a way for webpages to load more quickly. The Next Web reports: "WebP was built into … [Link]
WIRED » Clear Some Space on Your Synth Rack: The Minimoog Returns
After decades out of production, the most famous synthesizer in music history is about to be re-released. The post Clear Some Space on Your Synth Rack: The Minimoog Returns appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 10 things you didn’t know about the newly engaged Pippa Middleton
Now that Pippa Middleton is engaged to financier James Matthews, it's time to reacquaint ourselves with the English socialite. We know she's Duchess Kate's younger sister and, thanks partly to an impressive derriere, the surprise superstar of the 2011 Royal Wedding, but what's her deal? How does she fill her days? SEE ALSO: Royal Wedding Part 2: Pippa Middleton is … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon patent shows how delivery drones could dock on street lights
Another detail of Amazon's plan to use drones to deliver packages has been revealed thanks to a patent filing that surfaced this week. SEE ALSO: Amazon reveals Prime Air drone flight footage with Jeremy Clarkson explainer The filing outlines plans to turn existing vertical structures in public spaces into makeshift docking stations for drones, a logistical innovation that could quickly … [Link]
Mashable » First Prisma app music video is short and mind-blowing
I just saw the future of music videos. And it came in the form of an Instagram post transformed by the Prisma app. SEE ALSO: 10 amazing Prisma app images that started as simple selfies Posted by musician Junk-E-Cat, the brief video shows the producer tapping out beats on an apartment deck in what looks like a scene from a … [Link]
WIRED » Hyperloop One Fires Back With Its Own Wild Lawsuit
The countersuit fires back at each allegation with a different side of the story. And that was a lasso, not a noose. The post Hyperloop One Fires Back With Its Own Wild Lawsuit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google and Bing Have No Obligation To Censor Searches For Torrents
Microsoft and Google are under no obligation to weed out 'torrent' results from their respective search engines, the High Court of Paris has ruled. BetaNews adds: French music industry group SNEP went to court on behalf of a trio of artists, requesting that Microsoft and Google automatically filter out links to pirated material. The group had called for a complete … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter just made it a lot easier to get verified
It will soon be a lot easier to get that coveted blue checkmark next to your name on Twitter. The company will soon have an official way for users to request a verified account via an online application, marking the first time Twitter has implemented a streamlined way for users to request a verified badge. SEE ALSO: Twitter's new Engage … [Link]
Mashable » Kia offers free Apple CarPlay and Android Auto updates for 8 models
Did you fear you'd missed the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto boat when you purchased your new Kia? Worry no more; the Korean carmaker is offering free updates that will bring the popular smartphone integrations into the dashboards of eight of its models later this summer. SEE ALSO: Nissan's autonomous minivan will go on sale in Japan in August Kia … [Link]
Mashable » Golden retriever puppy nabs the most comfortable seat in the house
Golden retrievers are the happy drunks of dogs: they're constantly cheerful, always dopey, endlessly playful and they love everyone around them. Clearly this pup named Oakley is going to grow up to fit his breed's mold. Hero human rescues adorable baby deer from Texas lake Watch MSNBC's Tamron Hall blast Scott Baio over misogynistic tweets Master bartender dramatically pours 17 … [Link]
Mashable » Oregon militia leader attempted to escape from jail with a bed sheet rope
No matter the thread count, bed sheets can always be repurposed into powerful ladder substitutes. Ryan Bundy is a rancher and one of the leaders of the Oregon militia who staged the infamous 41-day standoff this past January. Bundy has since been sent to jail, but he wasn't about to let any pesky concrete walls get between him and his … [Link]
Mashable » California GOP staffers sick with norovirus are stuck in Ohio hotel
Around 12 Republican staffers from California attending the Republican National Convention are sick with norovirus and holed up in a hotel until their symptoms vanish for 24 straight hours. Staffers received an email early Tuesday morning urging them not to shake hands or share food with other convention-goers. And if they start feeling sick, the email said, don't get on … [Link]
Mashable » Master bartender dramatically pours 17 Jägerbombs at once
Guess it's time for drink-pouring to become an Olympic sport. Bartender extraordinaire Philip Traber used to be able to pour 14 Jagerbombs at once. Now, in a feat of domino-like acrobatics, he can pour 17. Way to strive for your personal best, Philip. Watch him in action and prepare to get thirsty. Hero human rescues adorable baby deer from Texas … [Link]
Slashdot » Pokemon Go Doubles Nintendo's Stock Price
An anonymous reader quotes a report form Reuters: Shares of Japan's Nintendo Co soared another 14 percent on Tuesday, more than doubling the firm's market capitalization to 4.5 trillion yen ($42.5 billion) in just seven sessions since the mobile game Pokemon GO was launched in the United States. The phenomenal success of Pokemon GO — now available in 35 countries, … [Link]
Mashable » Khloé Kardashian recreates 'Charlie bit me' viral video with nephews Mason and Reign Disick
Almost 10 years ago, a YouTube video of a British boy named Charlie biting his older brother's finger went viral and was, at one point, the most viewed video on the internet. Fast forward to the present day: Thanks to Khloé Kardashian's Instagram, we finally have a remake that may be worth just as much attention, largely because it involves … [Link]
Popular Science » Debate: Who Was The Best Star Trek Medical Officer?
Entertainment Damn it, Jim… 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]
WIRED » Driving Uber at the RNC, You Learn a Lot About Pants
Our Transporter takes on his second day of driving an Uber in Cleveland during the Republican Convention. He notices a common theme. The post Driving Uber at the RNC, You Learn a Lot About Pants appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 149 couples got legit married at a music festival because why not
For the love of music and each other, almost 150 couples tied the knot at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) music festival held in Las Vegas. EDC has been offering these rave weddings since 2013 and gives the soon-to-be newlyweds a choice between "Nature" or "Future" themes for the ceremony. Only in Vegas. More details: http://on.mash.to/2aebYV9 Read more… More about … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert brings back conservative alter-ego for Republican National Convention
Stephen Colbert made us all very nostalgic (and a little sad, but happy tears sad) when a special guest made an appearance on his show Monday night. In a last-ditch effort to explore the mindset of Donald Trump's supporters, Colbert's conservative alter-ego made a special appearance on The Late Show. He rode in on a chariot and gave his candid … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Warns Chrome and Firefox Users About Battery Drain, Recommends Switching To Edge
A month after Microsoft claimed that its Edge web browser is more power efficient than Google Chrome and Firefox, the company is now warning Windows 10 users about the same. VentureBeat reports: Microsoft has turned on a new set of Windows Tips that warn Windows 10 users that Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is draining their laptop's battery. The solution, … [Link]
Mashable » Hero human rescues adorable baby deer from Texas lake
Faith in humanity restored. One very good human was boating on Lake Buchanan in Austin, Texas when he spotted a fawn struggling to keep its head above water. Naturally, he swam in and saved the day. The adorable baby deer rewarded the rescuer with a cuddle party. Emotional marriage proposal during The National gig will make your heart swell Stephen … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Army switching to iPhones because Androids freeze up
The U.S. Army's Special Operations Commands has had enough with using Android phones that constantly freeze up and is switching to iPhones. Apple's latest iPhone 6S, which will be integrated into a soon-to-be deployed iPhone Tactical Assault Kit (iTAC), will replace the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAC), which uses an unspecified Samsung smartphone, according to Military.com's online defense and acquisition … [Link]
Mashable » Ana's 'Overwatch' appearance on PC is screwing up the ESL tournament
UPDATE: July 19, 2016, 5:08 p.m. EDT Tournament play was postponed due to server issues. When you're in the middle of an esports tournament and a major game patch hits, there's nothing to do besides play on and adapt. During ESL's Atlantic Showdown Overwatch tournament, the latest patch went live on PC, introducing the new hero Ana and changing the … [Link]
Mashable » Jesse Williams easily demolished Melania Trump's speech on Twitter
Jesse Williams is an award-winning actor, a celebrated orator, and a master of Twitter takedowns. Last night, the Gray's Anatomy actor joined hundreds of others on Twitter to criticize Melania Trump, after she delivered a speech that appeared to plagiarize lines from Michelle Obama's speech at the DNC in 2008. While so much beautiful art and so many inspirational memes … [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon Go's Best Hacks And Cheats
Entertainment Tap to walk anywhere Pokémon Go players have found ways to game the system. Here are the best ones. [Link]
Mashable » You won't believe how many couples got married at Electric Daisy Carnival
Newlyweds Kyle Kirk and Lauren Eisenburger met at R3hab. The DJ, of course — not the addiction treatment center. Before the Dutch DJ's set at Shepherd's beach resort in Tampa in April of last year, Kirk had never been to a rave. And he had never seen a girl wearing kandi — bright beaded jewelry handed out at raves — … [Link]
Mashable » Couples who get drunk together, stay together, according to a new study
Drink up, couples of the world — it may save your relationship. People are constantly trying to find new methods and hidden secrets behind the success of a relationship. Is it understanding? Courtesy? Patience? Turns out it's alcohol. SEE ALSO: Music therapist produces songs from the heartbeats of patients According to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology Series … [Link]
Mashable » Startup funding is still hard to come by unless you're Uber or Snapchat
While it looks as if funding for startups moved slightly higher in the last four months, there’s a big catch. According to a new report from KPMG International and CB Insights, global deal activity for venture capital-backed startups continued a decline in the second quarter after hitting record levels one year ago. In fact, at the current rate, deal activity will … [Link]
Slashdot » UK 'Emergency' Bulk Data Slurp Permissible In Pursuit Of 'Serious Crime'
An anonymous reader writes: Bulk collection of data from phone calls and emails by carriers acting under government orders could be permissible in the pursuit of 'serious crime'. That's the preliminary ruling in a case brought by Brexit chief minister David Davis against PM Theresa May before the European Union's highest court. The ruling suggests bulk collection and retention of … [Link]
Popular Science » Humanity Chip Wants To Send Your Time Capsule Into Space
Space Breakthrough Starshot, but for romantics Like Stephen Hawking's new pet project the Breakthrough Starshot, this Kickstarter campaign wants to use lasers to propel a tiny spacecraft across the universe. But when… [Link]
Mashable » Shining a spotlight on music events this summer in Québec City
For music fans looking to get out of town, Québec City has plenty to offer. In addition to delicious restaurants and European charm, this super walkable locale also plays host to world-class entertainment Just a quick trip from both Boston and New York, this French-Canadian destination features beaucoup events, shows and concerts all summer long, from big headliners to street … [Link]
Mashable » China halts highway testing of autonomous cars, report says
Chinese officials have told carmakers to cease testing autonomous cars on the country's highways until legislation is in place. The head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, She Weizhen, said the ministry and police have a preliminary draft of the guidelines, according to Automotive News. However, Weizhen did not divulge a timeline for the implementation of final rules. … [Link]
Mashable » RNC official defends Melania Trump by quoting 'My Little Pony'
While the world reels from last night's baffling case of apparent plagiarism by Melania Trump, Republican strategists are doing their best damage control. Unfortunately, it doesn't look their best is quite up to snuff. SEE ALSO: Melania Trump is mercilessly mocked by Twitter after accusations of plagiarism Trump has denied that she did anything untoward in writing her speech, and … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's WWE appearance gets a hair-raising Photoshop battle
With the Republican National Convention in full swing, it's only appropriate for the presumptive nominee Donald Trump to once again be the subject of a fierce and highly entertaining Photoshop battle. For those who don't remember, Trump made his first appearance on WWE's Raw in January 2007 where Vince McMahon challenged Donald Trump to a "Battle of the Billionaires" at … [Link]
WIRED » Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows How
The patient had cared for someone else with Zika, but no mosquitoes or sexual contact are reportedly involved. The post Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows How appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » This Drone Wants to Rid The World Of Landmines In 10 Years
Technology Please let this life-saving, kickstarter drone campaign take off A Netherlands-based Kicktstarter campaign wants to use drones to get rid of landmines in the next decade. The Mine Kafon Drone is an aerial vehicle that can plant… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Planet Nine may have tilted entire solar system except the sun
The sun's spin isn't totally upright compared with the orbits of the planets. Could this be because a jealous, distant world shoved its siblings? [Link]
Slashdot » A Google Maps Glitch Turned This Korean Fishing Town Into a 'Pokemon Go' Haven
Madison Margolin, reporting for Motherboard: A glitch in Google Maps has turned the small fishing town of Sokcho, South Korea, into a Pokemon Go tourist haven. The globally popular mobile game hasn't launched yet in South Korea, but that hasn't stopped clever gamers from finding a way to play it anyways. The city of Sokcho is taking full advantage of … [Link]
WIRED » The NYC Subway’s Getting a Much-Needed Facelift
These are some attractive quick fixes for a transportation network stretched well beyond its capacity. The post The NYC Subway's Getting a Much-Needed Facelift appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Kesha announces summer tour and promises to play new music
Break out the body glitter: Kesha, with some equine assistance, announced that she's going on tour this summer and seems pumped to let loose after her extraordinarily difficult year. "We're going on tour, me and the horse. Will I see see you guys there? It's going to be fucking crazy," she said. "I'm playing songs you've never heard me play … [Link]
Popular Science » Norovirus Spread Suspected At Republican National Convention
Health Quarantines contain vomiting, diarrhea in GOP ranks Republican staffers in Cleveland for the Republican National Convention are showing norovirus symptoms. If this smoke leads to fire, it could lead to an outbreak. [Link]
Mashable » This new bot attempts to give you raw, unfiltered Trump
Donald Trump's Twitter feed is a daily dose of entertainment, but — like his wife's speeches — it's hard to know who wrote each tweet. Sometimes the messages roll out like carefully crafted dispatches, designed to get his almost 10 million followers fired up or convey some important information. The news of his planned TV appearance took the focus away … [Link]
Mashable » Watch MSNBC's Tamron Hall blast Scott Baio over misogynistic tweets
Lost amid the fuss over Melania Trump's alleged plagiarizing at the first night of the Republican convention were the many other speeches, including one by Scott Baio. The actor recently stirred up a fuss when he tweeted a meme that, essentially, calls Hillary Clinton a "c*nt." During an interview on Tuesday morning, MSNBC's Tamron Hall confronted Baio about this tweet … [Link]
Slashdot » Army Special Operations Command Ditching Android For iPhone, Says Report
The United States Army's Special Operations Command is ditching its Android phones for the "faster" iPhone, according to a report. The source cited in the story says that Android phones were freezing unexpectedly, which was one of the reasons they decided to give the iPhone 6s a spin. Gizmodo adds: The smartphones allow members of the Special Operations Command to … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump denies accusations that she plagiarized her RNC speech
After Melania Trump delivered a speech on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, people quickly noticed that her words sounded extremely familiar to another speech — First Lady Michelle Obama's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Despite the strong similarities, Trump insisted in an interview with NBC News that she did not plagiarize the speech and that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Yelp Launches Developer Preview of Revamped API
Yelp has launched a developer preview of its newly revamped Yelp API. The new release arrives after months of new feature development based on the feedback from the developer community. Developers had consistently asked for access to more Yelp data and enhanced functionality within the API. In response, Yelp has provided completely new API.
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Popular Science » How The 'Force Awakens' Crew Filmed BB-8
Entertainment A mixture of tricks, techniques, and robotics BB-8 came out of Star Wars: Episode VII as one of the most talked about characters who didn't have a hole in their heart emotionally or literally (too soon?), and… [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney break up again, ending engagement
Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney have reportedly ended their engagement. When did true love turn into a bad romance? According to TMZ, the couple parted ways earlier this month after five years and at least one sex painting for peace together. SEE ALSO: What is love? A miserable lie, and these celebrity breakups prove it Gaga met the Chicago Fire … [Link]
Mashable » The timeline of the Trump campaign's many statements on who wrote Melania's speech
Melania Trump's speech was supposed to be the main event on day one of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. And it was. It's just that the speech was also the main event on day one of the Democratic National Convention in 2008. The speech by the former model, whose husband Donald is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, prompted … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert brought back his 'Colbert Report' persona to cover the RNC
Yesterday's glimpse into Stephen Colbert "crashing" the Republican National Convention did not adequately prepare us for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's hilarious full coverage of his adventures. Colbert, dressed as The Hunger Game's Caesar Flickerman but evoking The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert, wandered the Quicken Loans Arena, brilliantly poking fun at the Republican party, past candidates, Trump's wall plans, … [Link]
Mashable » Today's challenge: Find the dog lurking in these picturesque cabin photos
On Monday, Redditor SeeYourGypsy bestowed upon the internet a fun new game: Find the Dog. It all started when her father-in-law sent her photos of the cabin her family stayed in over the weekend — which doubled as the perfect photobombing space for their Australian Shepherd. Now, we must locate that dog. It is our collective duty as the internet. … [Link]
Mashable » Millennials to banks: More mobile, please
As American Millennials are joining Baby Boomers and Gen Xers as the country’s main breadwinners, they’re leading a financial revolution in what they want from banks and in how they prefer to manage their finances. And if banks want to keep customers, they’ll need to adapt to the latest generation’s needs and desires – and realize Gen Xers and Baby … [Link]
Popular Science » This New Method Could Tell The Difference Between Fake Nukes and Real Ones
Military It could help countries achieve disarmament without spilling secrets Scientists come up with a method to… [Link]
Popular Science » Experience A Virtual Trip To Mars In A School Bus
Space "Take your second right past Mars on the magic…" Some folks at Lockheed Martin took a boring old school bus and gave it a bit of magic: they designed the cabin to be an immersive, full-rendered VR experience for kids… [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé takes us behind the scenes of her 'Formation' tour's flawless looks
Beyoncé definitely has the range, the dance skills and performance artistry. With all that, it's easy to forget that she also has a renowned fashion sense that has placed her on countless best dressed lists and even landed her an icon award. We rarely see behind the curtain when it comes to this fashion side of Queen Bey. Now, … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Releases Mass of (Okay-Looking) Juno Photos
Space Jupiter is that little dot getting closer and closer… NASA has released Juno's vacation photos from its approach to Jupiter. Unfortunately they're about as exciting to look at as that description sounds. And that's too bad,… [Link]
Slashdot » Brazil Judge Orders Phone Carriers To Block WhatsApp Message App
A Brazilian judge has ordered wireless phone carriers to block access to Facebook's WhatsApp indefinitely, starting on Tuesday, the third such incident against the popular phone messaging app in eight months. Reuters report: The decision by Judge Daniela Barbosa Assuncao de Souza in the southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro applies to Brazil's five wireless carriers. The reason for the … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's BFF Abigail Anderson receives death threats after calling out Kanye West
Taylor Swift and Kayne West's newly reignited feud has brought a whole lot of "Bad Blood" to one of Tay's best friends. After Kim Kardashian shared footage on her Snapchat on Sunday night, which showed her husband Kanye calling Taylor Swift to talk about including her in his song "Famous," Taylor Swift's hometown BFF, Abigail Anderson, came to her defense … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks barista serenades customers at drive-thru window
If you're ever at the Starbucks drive-thru and wonder why your frap is taking so long, the employees may be busy serenading the sedan in front of you. That's what happened when two radio DJs from the Houston station KORA ordered their drinks with a guitar under the seat. It's noticed by the window barista, who introduces himself as simply … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden leaks his own phone call with Kanye West about Taylor Swift
Sometimes you just have to leak the footage prematurely before the Kardashian-West family can beat you to it. James Corden shared his recent phone call with Kanye West that, weirdly, was also about Yeezy and Taylor potentially boning at a future date. Corden got real with Kanye, knowing that if acted as a sycophant on the phone, he'd come off … [Link]
Mashable » All the ways people are making money from 'Pokémon Go'
Pokémon Go is more than just a gaming craze — it's an economic one, too. People are making and spending plenty of cash in a new ecosystem of Pokémon-related goods and services that has emerged less than two weeks after the app's launch. Real world money is hardly rare in the gaming world, with fans of Counter-Strike, Minecraft and many … [Link]
Popular Science » The Science Bucket List: Learn To Be An Amateur Astronomer
Space How a simple, but effective telescope works Popular Science columnist William Gurstelle traveled to Texas and got a tutorial on how to use a Dobsonian telescope from McDonald Observatory superintendent Craig Nance. [Link]
Mashable » 8 ways Melania Trump can avoid plagiarism in future speeches
Poor Melania Trump. Her speech before the Republican national convention in Cleveland on Monday night was adroit, heartfelt, borderline inspiring and also, it appears, partially plagiarized. SEE ALSO: How to watch the Republican National Convention for free It’s impossible to know whether this was intentional or unintentional plagiarism (yes, there’s a difference) on the part of the 46-year-old wife of … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton's team attempts to read 5,500 Trump lawsuits in 4 hours on Facebook Live
Find a comfy seat and grab the popcorn, there's a riveting Facebook Live on the Hillary Clinton Facebook page Tuesday. Her campaign team has decided to try and read out 5,500 lawsuits they believe Trump is involved with one way or another in under four hours. SEE ALSO: 50 things we want from the Republican National Convention While one person … [Link]
Slashdot » Volkswagen Sued For Violating State Environmental Statutes With Dieselgate
The attorneys general of New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland are suing Volkswagen for violating state environmental regulations with its diesel emissions cheating scandal. The states say that the car company has violated their air quality laws, combined with some sort of anti-fraud measure for the defeat mechanisms to bypass emissions testing. The move comes after many states agreed to a … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix to produce new episodes of 'Making a Murderer'
Netflix will produce new episodes of the documentary series Making a Murderer, the company announced Tuesday. The second season will focus on life post-conviction for Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey. The pair's legal teams will be seen going up against the state of Wisconsin to challenge those convictions. SEE ALSO: No surprises here: Netflix scores big with Emmy nominations … [Link]
Mashable » Earth has another record warm month, but the string may be ending (for now)
June 2016 was the warmest June on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Tuesday. Global land and sea temperatures were both record warm for the month. The June record extends the number of months of consecutive record-shattering warmth the planet has seen to 14. This is due to a combination of an El Niño event in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fossils, islands and forests added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Designation of several new sites around the world as having outstanding natural value to humanity could aid conservation and bring in money from tourists [Link]
WIRED » How Trump’s RNC Entrance Ranks in the Smoke Machine Pantheon
Smoke 'em if you got 'em. The post How Trump's RNC Entrance Ranks in the Smoke Machine Pantheon appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This reversible Micro USB cable is impossible to plug in wrong
I have never nerded out so hard over a USB cable the way I am over Winnergear's MicFlip reversible Micro USB-to-USB Type-A cable. Charging cables suck. I know it. You know it. They friggin' suck, especially ones that only go in one way, like Micro USB and full-sized USB (aka USB Type-A). No matter how many years of plugging USB … [Link]
Mashable » 11 totally real earlier drafts of Melania Trump's speech
As the old expression goes: if you can't say anything nice, just say something someone else already said. After speaking last night at the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump has been accused of plagiarizing a speech made by Michelle Obama, and there are word-for-word similarities to use as evidence. SEE ALSO: This must be proof that Melania Trump is just … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Launches GeForce GTX 1060 To Take On AMD's Radeon RX 480
Reader MojoKid writes: NVIDIA just launched their answer to AMD's Radeon RX 480 mainstream card today, dubbed the GeForce GTX 1060. The GP106 GPU at the heart of the GeForce GTX 1060 has roughly half of the resources of NVIDIA's current flagship GeForce GTX 1080. NVIDIA claims the GTX 1060 performs on par with a previous generation high-end GeForce GTX … [Link]
Mashable » 15 facts that prove you're better off single
Science, nature or something in between wants you to be alone forever. It's a fact. Looking at our biology, psychology and good old statistics when it comes to our relationships, it's pretty clear that the odds are bleak when it comes to finding your happily ever after. SEE ALSO: These are the final text messages people sent before being ghosted … [Link]
Mashable » John Kerry accidentally walking into a door is uncomfortably relatable
John Kerry has done a lot of things most of us haven't done — be Secretary of State, run for president, rule the windsurfing scene. But on Tuesday at 10 Downing Street, he did perhaps the most relatable thing there is to do — he walked straight into a door. Us too, John Kerry. Us too. Wild boar surfaces from … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A German Robot Grill Sausages To Perfection
Technology This is just the wurst robot Watch a robot grill bratwurst to perfection… [Link]
Mashable » Royal Wedding Part 2: Pippa Middleton is now engaged
Pippa Middleton is engaged and if this was 2011 we'd be freaking out, because we all know she was the real star of that Royal Wedding between Prince William and Duchess Kate. Still, Pippa's betrothal to James Matthews, who is apparently a hedge fund manager and disappointingly not Prince Harry, is fantastic news for royal watchers and basically everyone else. … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber refuses to hug fans in favor of checking out luxury sweatpants
Things Justin Bieber does not want from you: your hat, the flag of your country, awards or a selfie. So it should come as no particular surprise that we can officially add hugs to that list. Bieber hosted a pop up shop for his Purpose Tour merchandise at Barneys in New York City, and took some time to browse the … [Link]
Mashable » These self-driving pods might be the future of public transportation
Uber arch-rival Careem, which operates in Pakistan and across the Middle East and North Africa, has inked a deal to use self-driving electric pods, reports Gulf Business. The pods, made by Italy-based Next Future Transportation, are modular, allowing them to drive individually or by clamping to other units to form a bus. One pod, 8.8 feet (2.7 m) in length, … [Link]
Mashable » Wild boar surfaces from the sea to terrorize a Polish beach
All hail Pigseidon: the God of farm animals and also the ocean. A video from Karwia, Poland, captured the bizarre and scary moment that a wild boar emerged from the surf and sprinted toward several beachgoers. The large boar knocked two people down in its rampage, both of whom appear to get up in the video. Why was this pig … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Spending Half a Billion Dollars To Curry Europe's Favor
An anonymous reader writes: Google has ratchet up its investment in European goodwill, aiming to spend about $450 million from 2015 to 2017 as EU regulators narrow their gaze on the search giant, according to a report by the New York Times. The company is pouring money into wide-ranging sponsorships, like an exhibition at a Belgian museum incorporating virtual reality, … [Link]
Mashable » Prisma is coming to Android, but there's a way to get it sooner
Prisma, the mobile app that can turn your mundane photos into beautiful pieces of art, is poised to launch an Android version, and an invite-only beta is already available. Originally launched only on iOS, the app quickly became a hit in Apple's App Store, its large selection of artistic photo filters working what appears like magic on pretty much anything … [Link]
Slashdot » Farmers Demand Right To Fix Their Own Dang Tractors
According to a report, farmers are demanding the right to fix their tractors. The report reminds us that owners of tractors aren't allowed to fix them, thanks to a set of laws designed to protect software intellectual property. The world's largest tractor maker, John Deere, in fact, says that people who purchase tractors don't really own them and instead they … [Link]
Mashable » 11 times Benedict Cumberbatch nailed quintessentially British style
LONDON — Benedict Cumberbatch celebrated a rather special birthday on Tuesday. The thespian and all-round national treasure turned 40. The actor has brought many fine performances to screen and stage; from his sociopathic Sherlock to his stunning portrayal of Alan Turing. SEE ALSO: We asked total strangers to tell us what to wear on a Tinder date While Cumberbatch is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Batman: The Telltale Series' has a premiere date and a new trailer
Telltale Games' first trip to Gotham City kicks off on Aug. 2, when "Realm of Shadows" — the first episode in Batman: The Telltale Series — premieres. A new trailer gives us our first look at Telltale's Gotham in motion. Much like the work the studio has done before on The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, Batman looks … [Link]
Mashable » You can now use Bitmoji inside Snapchat
Snapchat on Tuesday announced that users can now use Bitmoji inside the service. Back in March, reports surfaced that Snapchat purchased Bitstrips — maker of Bitmoji — for $100 million. Today, that news is essentially confirmed and the two products will now work together. SEE ALSO: Dozens of new emoji will finally show women being awesome You may remember Bitmoji … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a brave woman put on 100 layers of foundation for some reason
If you've ever wondered what 100 layers of liquid makeup would look like on a human face, don't worry: this YouTuber has taken one for the team. Jeely, who has previously attempted 100 layers of mascara and 100 layers of lipstick, allegedly spent three hours applying the foundation, and — aptly — described the process as "messy AF." Beware, though, … [Link]
Mashable » Queen says Trump's use of 'We Are the Champions' was 'against our wishes'
Donald Trump to Queen: You're my best friend. Queen to Donald Trump: We want to break free. On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday evening, Donald Trump entered the arena in Cleveland backed by the music of Queen's iconic tune "We Are the Champions." Twitter was quick to note that late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would … [Link]
Mashable » Relatable, overheated lizard channels all of us this summer
Apparently lizards are more relatable than we thought. One was so hot in the desert sun that he put all of his tiny lizard energy into scurrying like someone hit the fast-forward button across the sand. You won't believe how much you identify with this sweaty lizard when he finally makes it to the shade. Watch a brave woman put … [Link]
Popular Science » Smart Stitches Send Data As They Heal Wounds
Health These threads could send health info wirelessly to your doctor New smart sutures can take vital health measurements and transmit data wirelessly to a cellphone or computer. Researchers at Tufts University used nano-scale sensors,… [Link]
Mashable » Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks
The crowd erupted in Las Vegas, 15,000 fighting game fans clapping, cheering and booing as Infiltration suplexed his way to a victory over Fuudo, becoming Evolution 2016's Street Fighter V champion. Like Evo tournaments of years past, hundreds of thousands of viewers watched the action unfold live online on Twitch. Unlike Evos of years past, the Street Fighter championships also … [Link]
Mashable » Apple might announce 3 different iPhone 7 models this year
Well, well, well, what do we have here? New images leaked by the Apple sleuths at Nowherelse.fr (via China's Weibo as always) suggest Apple could release not two, but three iPhone 7 models this fall. SEE ALSO: Video shows possible new iPhone 7 without headphone jack Up until now, all leaks and reports have suggested Apple sticking to two new … [Link]
WIRED » No, the Death Star Isn’t Impossibly Big in the Rogue One Poster. We Did the Math
People are complaining about the size of the Death Star in the Rogue One poster. Here's how you could actually make that picture. The post No, the Death Star Isn’t Impossibly Big in the Rogue One Poster. We Did the Math appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google: Government Requests For User Data Hit All-Time High In Second Half Of 2015
Stephanie Condon, writing for ZDNet: Government requests for user data from Google hit an all-time high in the second half of 2015, the internet company revealed on Monday. Through July to December 2015, governments from around the globe made 40,677 requests, impacting as many as 81,311 user accounts. That's an 18 percent spike from the first half of 2015, when … [Link]
Mashable » Enterprising girl uses Brexit to launch her own wildly successful business
LONDON — Like it or loathe it, Brexit is happening. At some undetermined time in the next couple of years, the UK will exit the European Union and nobody really knows exactly what will happen next. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits' Some people, though, have decided to make the most of the situation. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dead Rising' and two follow-ups to return in re-releases
Dead Rising, Capcom's proverbial spinning plates game set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, is coming to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for the first time. A sequel, Dead Rising 2, and that sequel's Off the Record spin-off are also pegged for a re-release, but only on PS4 and Xbox One. Capcom confirmed all three releases in a … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Will Try To Land Three Rocket Boosters At Once
Space Following the Falcon Heavy liftoff, a triple whammy Later this year, SpaceX is going to step up its game by trying to land three first stage rockets within minutes of each other. [Link]
Mashable » Lindsay Lohan went full-on Mischa Barton with tribute to terrorism victims
Those who fail to learn from the history of Mischa Barton are doomed to repeat it. Lindsay Lohan made the confounding decision to accompany a sultry Instagram with a caption expressing sympathy for victims of terrorist attacks in Nice and Turkey. She calls on her fans, who deserve so much more to show for their years of loyalty, to "#turnup … [Link]
Popular Science » The Immune Infliction of Heroin Addiction
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers have revealed why users are so much more prone to disease Heroin addiction leaves a person vulnerable to infections and chronic disease. Researchers have learned the reason lies in a drastic shift in immunity. [Link]
Mashable » Here are Michelle Obama and Melania Trump's speeches, side-by-side
Now you can decide for yourself whether Melania Trump ripped off Michelle Obama's speech during the first night of the Republican National Convention. There are multiple videos doing the round online that show the two speeches cut side-by-side, comparing Obama's address at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 and Trump's from Monday night. SEE ALSO: Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do more now to deliver on climate promises, world leaders told
The Elders, a group of prominent dignitaries, have issued a statement calling on governments to stop backtracking on the Paris summit's commitments [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert turns to Jon Stewart to make sense of Trump's candidacy
This week is the Republican National Convention and Stephen Colbert is having quite a bit of trouble comprehending how Donald Trump has managed to build a successful presidential campaign. He's decided to turn to none other than former Daily Show anchor Jon Stewart for help. After Colbert breaks the news of Trump's candidacy to an isolated, forest-loving Stewart, he reacts … [Link]
WIRED » A New Service Alerts You When Someone Uses Your Social Security Number
Civic focuses on monitoring your Social Security number to prevent identity theft, so you don't have to chase it down after the fact. The post A New Service Alerts You When Someone Uses Your Social Security Number appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Marissa Mayer Says Yahoo Continues To Make Solid Progress, Earnings Report Says Otherwise
tomhath quotes a report from Fool: Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer tried to emphasize the progress that the company has made. "We continue to make solid progress against our 2016 plan," Mayer said, and "in addition to our efforts to improve the operating business, our board has made great progress on strategic alternatives." The CEO argued that the results met or … [Link]
Popular Science » Bones Deep
Entertainment Karl Urban on 'Star Trek Beyond', Life, Death, And His Character's Evolution It's Star Trek week here at Popular Science. We recently spoke to Karl Urban, who plays Leonard McCoy (aka Bones) in the movie Star Trek: Beyond in theaters this… [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo is now worth more than Sony thanks to 'Pokémon Go'
Pokémon, whoa. Nintendo is now worth more than double what it was before the launch of Pokémon Go, as investors continue to drive up the price of the video game company's stock. In dollar terms, Nintendo has added a whopping $23 billion to its value in less than two weeks. The chart below illustrates just how steep the rally has … [Link]
Mashable » Man hunting for Pokémon accidentally enters military base
Here's a word of advice while hunting Pokémon: Don't try to do it in an off-limits military base. Sounds fairly simple, but one French man got detained for trespassing on a military base in Indonesia while playing the mega-popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it According to a … [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan government bars social media star Qandeel Baloch's family from pardoning her brother
In an important step against honour killings, Pakistani authorities have barred the parents of slain social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch from forgiving their son for her murder. Currently, a loophole in the country's legal system permits the relatives of victims to forgive their assailants, often resulting in their acquittal. SEE ALSO: Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch's brother confesses to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' anime is something we would definitely watch
To be completely clear: There isn't an official anime series based on Blizzard Entertainment's online shooter Overwatch. But there should be. This fan-made trailer cut to the music and style of actual anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion looks and sounds so good. YouTuber veselekov copied the format of Evangelion's opening, injecting it with Overwatch characters and terminology. The results are … [Link]
Mashable » Meaty popsicles hit the dessert scene
Leave the push pops and Creamsicles to the kids because the "it"popsicle of 2016 is made out of meat. Yeah, meat. SEE ALSO: Here's a very important tutorial on making NSFW popsicles using Lego bricks Springbone Kitchen in New York City takes the bone broth craze of 2015 to new icy depths with its frozen bone broth pops. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Next-gen Mars orbiters to help human missions become more real
NASA has funded studies to investigate how new orbiter spacecraft can best serve a human ground crew on Mars for a potential mission in the 2020s [Link]
Mashable » Alleged burglar uses 'Pokémon Go' as excuse, police are not impressed
LONDON — There are many things in this world that Pokémon Go is good for, but evading the police is not one of them. Since the wildly popular app was released a couple of weeks ago there have been reports of teenagers finding dead bodies while Pokémon hunting and robbers specifically targeting players, but there haven't been many examples of … [Link]
Mashable » Bavaria ax attacker kept hand-painted ISIS flag in his room
A note found in the Afghan train attacker's room where he also kept a hand-painted flag of the Islamic State (ISIS) group indicates he may have been self-radicalised, a top German top security official said Tuesday. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told reporters that the 17-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, who shouted "Allahu akbar" as he attacked people on a train … [Link]
WIRED » When Pokémon Go’s Servers Go Down, You’re Not the Only Loser
Can’t log into Pokémon Go? That's not just a disappointment for players. It's also costing the company behind the game money. The post When Pokémon Go's Servers Go Down, You're Not the Only Loser appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The EPA’s Fuel Efficiency Testing May Not Work. Like, at All
The EPA’s test to make sure automakers are hitting their CAFE fuel requirements numbers may not work at all. The post The EPA’s Fuel Efficiency Testing May Not Work. Like, at All appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Sea Will Get a Lot Quieter Without the Navy’s Whale-Killing Sonar
On July 15, a federal court ruled that the Navy can't use a particularly powerful sonar tool in waters inhabited by marine mammals. The post The Sea Will Get a Lot Quieter Without the Navy’s Whale-Killing Sonar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Surprise! The Web’s Troll King Is a Hit With The Trump Set
The GOP can't control its trolls. The post Surprise! The Web's Troll King Is a Hit With The Trump Set appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Song of the Deep Is a Beautiful, Bogged-Down Adventure
This gorgeous 2-D underwater journey gets weighed down by stale game tropes. It's a shame, because the story holds such promise. The post Song of the Deep Is a Beautiful, Bogged-Down Adventure appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » David Chang’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness
The great foods of the world share the same flavor patterns. Learn the code, and crank out the hits. The post David Chang's Unified Theory of Deliciousness appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Indian companies are declaring a holiday for superstar Rajinikanth's movie release
There's a special kind of madness surrounding every film starring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. For millions of fans, the release of a 'Rajini' film is such a momentous occasion, that it calls for a day off work. SEE ALSO: Air Asia starts special flights to take Indian superstar Rajinikanth's fans to his film's premiere Indian companies are prepping for the veteran … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Optimism over cancer treatments should always be cautious
Efforts to turn everyday drugs into cancer treatments bring a glimmer of hope, but dangers of hype too [Link]
New Scientist – News » Humans decimating the diversity of life should worry us all
A global limit set for safe biodiversity loss may be a blunt tool, but we still need to worry about breaching it far and wide says Georgina Mace [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Obama throws wicked shapes to Beyoncé in epic Carpool Karaoke trailer
This could be the Carpool Karaoke that finally breaks the internet. On Tuesday morning, the trailer for Wednesday's episode — which stars a dancing, singing Michelle Obama — was dropped on YouTube. SEE ALSO: Selena Gomez takes Carpool Karaoke to a roller coaster and drive-thru In the clip, James Corden drives into the White House and is met by the … [Link]
WIRED » Motorola’s Crazy Plan to Reinvent the Phone by Breaking It Into Pieces
The Moto Z is a smartphone first and a thousand other things after that. The post Motorola's Crazy Plan to Reinvent the Phone by Breaking It Into Pieces appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Indian sexual assault survivors break taboos by using Snapchat filters to tell their stories
Snapchat filters are popular for their funny and absurdist nature. Yet, a mobile journalism project in India has demonstrated how the app can be a powerful and unconventional storytelling tool as well. SEE ALSO: What your favorite Snapchat filter says about you Hindustan Times mobile editor, Yusuf Omar, chose Snapchat to interview two teenage women participating in India's first … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Android App Can Now Save Offline Videos
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NDTV: The latest versions of Facebook's Android app now allow users to save videos for offline viewing. The video is saved inside the app in the 'Saved' section, and is not accessible independently to users. Facebook for Android is showing a 'Save video' option in the dropdown menu of a Facebook video post. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Network Function Virtualization – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Network Function Virtualization" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-20 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » It's Britain's hottest day of the year and people simply can't cope
LONDON — Complaining about the weather is a time-honoured British tradition. Normally we like to moan that it's too rainy or too cold, but for one or two golden weeks every year — the slender, fleeting window that we call summer — things go the other way. SEE ALSO: 8 charts that sum up the misery of the British summer … [Link]
Mashable » New train between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will slice travel to a blazing 90 minutes
Singapore and Malaysia will build a high-speed rail linking the smaller island to Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur, its governments have announced. The 350km line will shoot travellers at a top speed of 300km/h, allowing someone to go from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in just 90 minutes. The equivalent journey takes about five hours by car on the highway, and … [Link]
Mashable » Emotional marriage proposal during The National gig will make your heart swell
Get ready to feel some serious feelings, folks. In the video above, which was filmed during a performance by The National at Dublin's Longitude Festival, a man gets down on one knee and pops the question during a moving rendition of "I Need My Girl" (if that's not an ideally titled song to propose too, we don't know what is). … [Link]
Mashable » This must be proof that Melania Trump is just rickrolling all of us
Melania Trump's speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) has baffled many commentators, who noticed striking similarities with a 2008 address by Michelle Obama. SEE ALSO: Melania Trump is mercilessly mocked by Twitter after accusations of plagiarism But maybe she's just playing a prank on us. And the evidence is that her speech included a rickroll: … [Link]
Mashable » Thai crocodile farm slammed after pictures of tourists on precarious-looking platform go viral
A crocodile farm in Pattaya, Thailand, has had its licence revoked for 90 days after safety concerns were raised about its crocodile feeding activity. SEE ALSO: A polar bear is being kept in a Chinese mall for selfies Pictures of Chinese tourists balancing precariously on a floating platform while feeding dozens of crocodiles were posted to Twitter on Friday. The … [Link]
Mashable » ZTE Zmax Pro offers a fingerprint sensor and 13-megapixel camera for $99
Smartphone pricing has become oddly disjointed: You still have to dish out more than $700 for a flagship coming from a top brand, such as Apple and Samsung, but you can also buy a Chinese phone with solid (and often comparable) specs for a lot less. In this particular case, seven times less, as the Chinese phone maker ZTE announced … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump is mercilessly mocked by Twitter after accusations of plagiarism
When it comes to the Trump family, controversy is never too far away. Donald Trump's wife Melania has been accused of plagiarising Michelle Obama's speech as she took centre stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). SEE ALSO: Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama speech, Rickrolling America Commentators accused Melania Trump of ripping off Obama's … [Link]
Mashable » People in China smash iPhones and mob KFC to protest South China Sea ruling
Several groups of people in China are so incensed with an international court ruling against the country, that they're taking their anger out on what they view as symbols of America: Apple and KFC. Videos of people smashing iPhones have started to go viral in the country, and there are angry mobs protesting outside KFC outlets in at least 17 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Well-travelled chimps more likely to pick up tools and innovate
What makes some apes pick up tools and others not has perplexed scientists, but hunger brought on by travel appears to be a big motivator [Link]
Mashable » Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay in an dream cover of 'Johnny B. Goode'
Is it 1955 all over again? Michael J. Fox has played alongside Coldplay in one of the most surprising musical combinations of the year, performing a cover of the songs "Earth Angel" and "Johnny B. Goode" at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday evening. SEE ALSO: Watch 'Back to the Future' whenever, thanks to Netflix's July additions For those … [Link]
Slashdot » Taiwan Building Lunar Lander For NASA Moon-Mining Mission
MarkWhittington quotes a report from Blasting News: According to AFP, the Chung-shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan is building a $47 million, 3.7 metric ton lunar lander on behalf of NASA. The vehicle is designed to carry a rover called Resource Prospector, which would roll about the lunar surface searching out deposits of oxygen, hydrogen, and water. The … [Link]
Mashable » Why Google accidentally became the best thing to happen to polyamory
When Google Calendar launched in 2006, breaking down the boundaries of monogamy was probably not the first objective of its engineers. Polyamory, where people have more than one romantic partner with everyone's knowledge and consent, has particularly benefited from platforms like Google Calendar and Google Keep. SEE ALSO: The Twitter army attacking Facebook gun sales There isn't a great deal … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Australian comedians the world deserves (and they're all ladies)
Australia is more than a nation of dangerous animals, vast deserts and bigoted politicians. We also have a knack producing comedians with a mix of observational, sarcastic and plain dirty humour. Across this fair nation you can find yourself some wicked wits and sharp thinkers making a name for themselves on the comedy circuit. To make it easy, we've hand … [Link]
Mashable » 25 years: How technology transformed the music of Bollywood duo Salim-Sulaiman
Earlier this month, Indian music composers Salim-Sulaiman collaborated with Pakistani singer Abida Parveen and a Canadian music choir to release the song "Noor-e-Ilahi" for the festival of Eid. The song brought together musicians from three countries, but none of them had actually met. SEE ALSO: Bollywood fused with EDM: Inside the South Asian-American music movement Instead, the song was composed … [Link]
WIRED » Melania Trump’s Suspect Speech Shows You Can’t Hide from the Internet
And it all seemed to be going so well for the GOP, at least by 2016's Trump-ian standards. The post Melania Trump's Suspect Speech Shows You Can't Hide from the Internet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is bringing its more affordable Model X to Australia
If you were hankering after an electric SUV with some fancy falcon-wing doors, Tesla has announced the Australian pricing for its more affordable Model X electric SUV. The all-wheel drive Model X 60D will be available for A$111,900 locally, and A$122,812.20 including the luxury car tax. Local pricing for the Model X 75D, 90D and P90D hasn't yet been announced. … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama speech, Rickrolling America
UPDATED (11:09 p.m. PT): Updated to include initial Trump campaign statement. Donald Trump may have brought some theatrics to the opening night of the Republican National Convention, but it's the speech by his wife, Melania Trump, that's now raising eyebrows. SEE ALSO: 50 things we want from the Republican National Convention Journalist Jarret Hill tweeted out an accusation shortly after … [Link]
Slashdot » Kepler Confirms 100+ New Exoplanets
schwit1 writes: Astronomers have confirmed another 100 of Kepler's more than 3,000 candidate exoplanets. Phys.org reports: "One of the most interesting set of planets discovered in this study is a system of four potentially rocky planets, between 20 and 50 percent larger than Earth, orbiting a star less than half the size and with less light output than the Sun. … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump entered the RNC like an extraterrestrial wrestling superstar
Donald Trump may have never held elected office, but there is one thing he understands about politics: the entrance. Trump made only a brief appearance at the Republican National Convention Monday night to introduce his wife, Melania, but his entrance was the highlight of the evening all across social media. Twitter couldn't quite decide who he was — a future … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go'-starved student in Singapore draws her own game on Snapchat
SINGAPORE — The lack of Pokémon Go in Asia (save for Indonesia) is driving people mad, including one very talented Singaporean student. While trainer-wannabes continue to wait for the augmented reality game to drop in their respective countries, 19-year-old Nurul Syafiqa decided to feed her Pokémon Go obsession by playing a game of pretend on Snapchat. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump bought her own dress for Republican National Convention
In her speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump chose to forego a personal designer and bought her own dress to wear from Net-a-porter. According to WWD, Melania went with Serbian-born, London-based designer Roksanda and their "Margot" dress. It's a simple, off-white, cotton and silk-blend dress with distinct sleeves that fluffed around her forearms. The … [Link]
Mashable » 9 photogenic spots around Australia to take an Instagram shot
Yep, Australia can be a pretty place. From kangaroos frolicking on beaches in Western Australia, to Melbourne's cinematic laneways; the country offers up plenty of visual treats that are ready to be lapped up by your ever-devoted band of social media followers. SEE ALSO: Starry night photos will remind you just how beautiful the world can be If you've been … [Link]
Mashable » Sweet potato toast kicks avocado toast off its pedestal
Avocado toast haters, rejoice. Sweet potato toast is now the coolest toast in town. SEE ALSO: Bacon, avocado and selfie emoji are on the way Sweet potato toast has plenty of fans, who love the dish for its taste, nutritional value (especially its abundance of beta-carotene), and its ability to adapt to nearly any diet — that's right, you finally … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones fights back against racist trolls on Twitter
LOS ANGELES — Don't feed the trolls, says the ancient internet wisdomGhostbusters star Leslie Jones is lighting them up and crossing the streams. Because at some point, enough is enough. Everyone has a limit. Jones found her limit Monday night in the form of deeply ugly, unequivocally racist attacks on Twitter. A lot of them. SEE ALSO: Guess what, misogynists? … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Develop Atomic-Scale Hard Drive That Writes Information Atom By Atom
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Researchers in the Netherlands have created a microscopic storage system that encodes every bit with a single atom — allowing them to fit a kilobyte in a space under 100 nanometers across. That translates to a storage density of about 500 terabits per square inch. For comparison, those 4-terabyte hard drives you … [Link]
Mashable » Pokémon-tracking apps rise to the top of App Store
Pokémon Go isn't the only Pokémon app at the top of the App Store. Nintendo's game has sat at the No. 1 spot in Apple's App Store since it launched earlier this month but now two other Pokémon apps have joined it at the top of the charts: Poke Radar and Helper for Pokémon Go, both Pokémon-locating apps. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Cyclotron is the 'Tron' light cycle you peddle
The dream of riding one of the light cycles from the movie Tron just got a lot closer to becoming a reality. SEE ALSO: Ray J reveals the inside story of his bid to launch a tech startup Composed of lightweight carbon fiber, the Cyclotron's most distinctive feature is its spokeless wheels, which, when paired with its blue LED trim, … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Stock Price Tanks As Customers Quit Over Higher Prices
An anonymous reader writes: Netflix released its earnings report (PDF) for the second quarter today, where it reported $1.97 billion in revenue and net income of $41 million. The company did however report only 1.54 million subscribers, which is below its projections of 2.5 million new subscribers. As a result, stock is down around 14 percent in after-hours trading. "Our … [Link]
Mashable » Extreme-weather tents for the homeless could help save millions of lives
SINGAPORE — For millions of homeless people around the world, finding shelter from the elements can be a challenge. Extreme winter cold and summer heat can be fatal to people who aren't sufficiently protected. Tough tents produced by BillionBricks, a small non-profit in Singapore, are pitched at alleviating the problem. SEE ALSO: To help the homeless, first think of them … [Link]
Mashable » The tampon joke you may have missed at the Republican National Convention
You don't expect to hear about feminine hygiene products when speakers discuss Benghazi during the Republican National Convention. But that's just what happened during the 20-minute speech given by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Mark Geist and John Tiegen, in which they gave a highly detailed, step-by-step account of their experience during the 2012 terrorist attack on the American embassy in … [Link]
Mashable » Marlana VanHoose's national anthem is the best part of the Republican convention so far
Nominating conventions are beautiful, often painful, pieces of political theater, with everyone vying for a starring role. It'll be difficult for anyone to one-up Marlana VanHoose, who stole the convention with her performance of the national anthem tonight. SEE ALSO: 19-year-old girl beautifully belts out National Anthem before Game 6 VanHoose, who has cerebral palsy and was born blind, previously … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat wants to show you ads based on what's in your images
Snapping an image of a coffee mug? How about adding a filter with a Starbucks logo to really complete the picture? That sort of scenario may soon be possible on Snapchat, according to a patent application the company filed in January of last year. SEE ALSO: Yes, your parents are on Snapchat, but that's actually a good thing The document, … [Link]
Slashdot » BuzzFeed and Washington Post To Use Robots For RNC Coverage
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Engadget: The Washington Post and Buzzfeed have sent robots to cover the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The Washington Post is using a telepresence robot from Double Robotics that consists of an iPad mounted on a Segway-like base. It's objective: to roam around the convention, streaming live on Periscope. Those viewing … [Link]
Mashable » Old white dude convinced white Christians contributed more to civilization than anyone else
The 2016 Republican convention hit controversy again Monday, after one congressman wondered aloud on live TV which "sub-groups" of humankind have contributed as much to civilization as western Christian people. The comment from Iowa Representative Steve King came during an interview on MSNBC after a day of gaffes at the GOP gathering in Cleveland that included Paul Ryan supporting the … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift's high school feud benefits no one but them
There is a reason why most people want to flee high school the minute it's over. It's the same reason that Sunnydale High School is the "hellmouth" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; it makes perfect sense to cast a portal that unleashes cruel, evil demons on the world as a setting for the humiliations regularly visited upon adolescents and teenagers. … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian just turned the tables on Taylor Swift
And so the Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West saga continues. After claims from Taylor's reps that Kanye never asked for approval for the infamous lyrics in his song Famous, Kim fired back to defend her husband by posting a secretly recorded video on Snapchat of a phone call between the two singers discussing the song. Taylor took to Instagram and … [Link]
Slashdot » Ex Cardinal's Scouting Director Chris Correa Sentenced To 46 Months For Hacking Astros' Computer System
New submitter yzf750 quotes a report from ESPN: A federal judge sentenced the former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals [Christopher Correa] to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Houston Astros' player personnel database and email system in an unusual case of high-tech cheating involving two Major League Baseball clubs. "The data breach was reported in … [Link]
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