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 » NASA's Curiosity rover can now fire its laser on its own. What could possibly go wrong?

Thursday 21 July 23:58:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153129%2fcuriosityFeed-tw Feed-fbFire away, Curiosity.  NASA's intrepid Curiosity rover on Mars now has the ability to choose an interesting rock target and fire its scientific laser at it autonomously. Yep, that's right.  A car-sized rover can select a rock it wants to shoot with a laser and then actually fire it all without human intervention. SEE ALSO: Latest Curiosity rover selfies show off … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Tick' is coming to Amazon as part of its fall comedy pilot season

Thursday 21 July 23:43:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152631%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f22278_2fthe.tick.thmFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Superhero reboot The Tick is headed to Amazon as part of its fall comedy pilot season. The show — a co-production with Sony Pictures Television — follows the costumed Tick in a spoof of comic book superheroes.  Ben Edlund, who created the comic book character as well as the 2001 Fox comedy and 1994 animation series, is signed … [Link]

Mashable » Activist combatted misogyny at the Republican convention with $400

Thursday 21 July 23:34:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153061%2f506b81d06bf54a39ac15ad416ee7e60cFeed-tw Feed-fbIt seems like everyone at this week's Republican National Convention is trying to make a statement, but one activist put her money where her mouth is. A particularly aggressive vendor, whose specialty was shirts that read "Hillary Sucks, but Not Like Monica" on the front and "Trump That Bitch" on the back, reportedly also yelled those phrases over and over near … [Link]

Mashable » Gift bags come with a fetus figurine at the Republican convention

Thursday 21 July 23:32:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153081%2fbag3Feed-tw Feed-fbDelegates at the Republican convention are being given fetus figurines as part of their gift bag, according to journalists in Cleveland. Alongside the usual swag, including hats and other small freebies, attendees are finding tiny rubber fetal models inside the bag. SEE ALSO: Trump: Women who have abortions should face 'some sort of punishment' The addition of the item was reported … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook experiment suggests it's trying to copy Snapchat again

Thursday 21 July 23:31:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153080%2fphone-39Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook appears to be working on yet another Snapchat-like experience.  New screenshots of what look to be one of the social network's many experiments show the company is working on a new feature that allows groups of friends to privately share photos and other updates that disappear after 24 hours. SEE ALSO: Inside the data center where Facebook trains and tests … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla's Autopilot Mode Reportedly Saves Pedestrian's Life

Thursday 21 July 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Following reports of Tesla's Autopilot mode being linked to a fatal crash, one Tesla Model S owner is reporting that the Autopilot mode has likely saved a pedestrian's life. The driver sent an email to Elon Musk explaining the situation, which was confirmed by Tesla through the vehicle logs: "I wanted to let you know that … [Link]

Mashable » NBA pulls All-Star Game from North Carolina over anti-LGBT law

Thursday 21 July 23:25:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153123%2f6b94e2ae42dc4494a56e2c6f12e445c0Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter threatening to do so for months, the NBA has taken a stand against North Carolina's controversial anti-LGBT law, also know as "HB2," by choosing to pull the All-Star Game from Charlotte next year.  SEE ALSO: The NBA has a chance to take a powerful stand for LGBT rights. Will it? In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, the league said the … [Link]

Mashable » The raucous 1964 convention that shook the GOP

Thursday 21 July 23:18:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15244%2f1964rncthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbBalloons fall from the ceiling on the final night of the convention.Image: APIn your heart, you know he's right.Goldwater campaign sloganIn your guts, you know he's nuts.Anti-Goldwater campaign sloganWhen the Republican National Convention convened at the Cow Palace arena in Daly City, California in July 1964, party moderators were staging a last-ditch effort to block the nomination of an insurgent, right-wing … [Link]

Mashable » WNBA teams fined for wearing black shirts to protest shootings

Thursday 21 July 23:09:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152937%2f3507cc1088db460ab3b27dc632e5353bFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Thursday, the WNBA announced they were fining three teams — Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury — over players recently wearing shirts in protest of recent U.S. shootings. The American women's basketball league fined each team $5,000 and each player $500.  SEE ALSO: WNBA Player Puts on Astonishing Shooting Show The WNBA sent out a memo earlier this … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump strangely fits in when reimagined in 'Calvin and Hobbes'

Thursday 21 July 23:04:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153068%2f7cd661a9a2554139bb701bcb81288933Feed-tw Feed-fbPerhaps Donald Trump could use an imaginary tiger friend. The beloved 1980's comic strip Calvin and Hobbes features Calvin, a loud-mouthed 6-year-old, and his imaginary tiger friend Hobbes.  SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon's parody of Donald Trump's convention entrance is glorious Politically-minded redditors on the subreddit Donald and Hobbes — brought together by a love of comedy, comic strips and the 2016 … [Link]

WIRED » What Would Happen if the Olympics Banned Russia?

Thursday 21 July 23:03:23 UTC 2016

What Would Happen if the Olympics Banned Russia?Because the Olympics are always political, and state-sponsored doping sure is too. The post What Would Happen if the Olympics Banned Russia? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Developers can Prepare for the Industrial Internet of Things

Thursday 21 July 23:00:08 UTC 2016

More than 5.5 million new things connect to the Internet everyday, with 6.4 billion connected already. General Electric kicked off its report and call to developers “3 Reasons to Develop for the Industrial Internet of Things” with some weighty numbers. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New Version of Swagger Codegen Plugs Security Vulnerabilities

Thursday 21 July 22:57:49 UTC 2016

Swagger Codegen 2.2.0 has been released with new functionality, security fixes, and improvements including JMustache update, codegen model improvement, addition of Apache 2.0 license to all generators, and additional integration tests using Shippable and AppVeyor. This latest release of Swagger Codegen includes a number of enhancements and bug fixes for API client generators and API server generators. [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Wants To Sell You Everything, Including Student Loans

Thursday 21 July 22:50:00 UTC 2016

Amazon sells all kinds of stuff — some legit, some not as much. So it didn't really come as a big surprise when the company announced that it will now be selling student loans too. Quartz has more details: The e-commerce giant inked a deal with Wells Fargo to offer interest rate discounts on loans to students who are Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » Where are they? The Republicans who skipped their national convention.

Thursday 21 July 22:45:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153114%2fap_16203085058248Feed-tw Feed-fbIf last night's contentious display at the Republican National Convention proved anything, it's that this year's GOP nominating process is remarkably watchable.  But there were many Republicans who wanted to stay far away. Agreeing with Ted Cruz and those in the #NeverTrump movement, many prominent GOP leaders from the House, Senate and beyond chose to spend these four days away from … [Link]

Mashable » How do I know which Pokémon to transfer?

Thursday 21 July 22:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152776%2fpokemonFeed-tw Feed-fbAh, the thrill of catching your first Zubat. Then comes the second. And then the third. Suddenly, you have a flock of Zubats and you don't know what to do with them.  In the world of Pokémon Go, you don't just let creatures live together in peace. No, you trade your animal to a creepy professor who gives you a piece … [Link]

WIRED » Luc Besson Just Showed 7 Minutes of Valerian at Hall H

Thursday 21 July 22:28:33 UTC 2016

Luc Besson Just Showed 7 Minutes of Valerian at Hall HThe movie is a year away, but things are looking (inter)stellar. The post Luc Besson Just Showed 7 Minutes of Valerian at Hall H appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Chipotle is still struggling to recover from its E. coli scandal

Thursday 21 July 22:26:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152997%2f68f86b2ad9c3488d874cb23f3f697272Feed-tw Feed-fbChipotle is still struggling to recover from its E. coli scandal. The fast-casual burrito chain reported that its sales and profit continued to fall compared to the same period a year ago, before the outbreak that caused the company to shut down dozens of stores. Chipotle's sales dropped 16.6 percent to $998.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to … [Link]

Mashable » Captivating GoPro footage shows a trapeze artist's view

Thursday 21 July 22:23:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15126%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f151679_2fringlingbros_trapeze_thumb_nologoFeed-tw Feed-fbExperience the circus from a vantage point you may have only dreamed of that of a trapeze artist.  We went to Ringling BrosOut Of This World show and captured GoPro footage of what the world looks from high above the stands.  More details: http://on.mash.to/29VO7nH Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Trapeze, Gopro, and Circus [Link]

Mashable » Juri's first 'Street Fighter V' trailer lands with a flurry of furious kicks

Thursday 21 July 22:16:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15265%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb It didn't take long for devious taekwondo master Juri to appear in Street Fighter V. Now you can check her moves out in the character's first trailer for the game.  Juri was actually briefly playable in the Street Fighter V's story mode, in a three- to four-hour section made available for free in June to anyone who bought the game. … [Link]

Mashable » Trump Pornhub searches increased 648% in Cleveland during Republican convention

Thursday 21 July 22:11:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f153044%2f6124f4aa2354424195cfeb57132faec0Feed-tw Feed-fbThanks to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, this week, the city has seen a surge of visitors. And once the convention is over and attendees head to their hotel for the night  — well, there's only so much you can do in Cleveland. The GOP just adopted a platform that declared internet porn a "public health crisis," but many … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Make $3 Billion From Pokemon Go

Thursday 21 July 22:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Guardian: We all know what Pokemon Go is, and we all know how successful it is. The Guardian is reporting that Apple will "rake in $3 billion in revenue from Pokemon Go in the next one to two years as gamers buy 'PokeCoins' from its app store, according to analysts." One … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why Pandora is up for sale — and why it hasn't sold yet

Thursday 21 July 22:08:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152767%2fgettyimages-598314615Feed-tw Feed-fbPandora Radio reportedly rejected an acquisition offer Thursday that valued the music streaming company at $3.4 billion dollars.  Pandora thinks it's worth more than that — $20 a share, where it hovered earlier this year, rather than the $15 a share that determined a $3.4 billion value.  But it's still seeking a buyer.  News first broke that the music service was up … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI needs oversight – time to set standards for autonomous tech

Thursday 21 July 22:06:38 UTC 2016

Questions are being asked about the safety of autonomous systems in cars, robots and drones. We need a regulator for the AI era, says Paul Marks [Link]

Popular Science » Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

Thursday 21 July 21:50:27 UTC 2016

Animals And they’ve evolved to become completely co-dependent Ants have been cultivating fungi since a few million years after the dinosaurs’ demise. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Surface Hub Is a 'Hit', Demand Outstrips Supply

Thursday 21 July 21:45:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft said on Thursday that it has sold over 500 units of the Surface Hubs, a number that apparently "exceeded" the company's initial forecasts. In a statement to Microsoft-centric blog Petri, the company said: "Demand for Surface Hubs is very strong and exceeded initial forecasts. To date, we've shipped to over 500 customers worldwide and that number continues to grow. … [Link]

Mashable » Middle school students help a penguin walk again with 3D printing

Thursday 21 July 21:44:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15235%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Yellow Purple, aka Purps the Penguin, is a 23-year-old African penguin that was injured on her left leg in 2011. Now, thanks to Mystic Middle School, Mystic Aquarium and ACT Group, Purps has a 3D printed boot.  The touching video explains the process behind creating the boot for Purps and how the students learned to use 3D printing systems to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Trolls' kicks off Comic-Con with neon happiness and Justin Timberlake

Thursday 21 July 21:44:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152549%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-21_at_9.59.33_amFeed-tw Feed-fbSAN DIEGO — With everything going on in the world, Comic-Con started in a happy place. A candy-colored, sing-songy, hourly-hugging happy place. Trolls, the original 'toon from Dreamworks Animation, kicked off the 2016 offerings at Hall H, where Con-goers grabbed troll wigs on the way in and unabashedly stuck them on their heads for the presentation for a movie that's about, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Metroid: Federation Force' gets a new video and a free demo

Thursday 21 July 21:44:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15218%2f65767413ac994bba958a55b58d631dfcFeed-tw Feed-fb Metroid: Federation Force is more than just the four-player competitive "Blast Ball" mode — think rugby, but with laser guns — that some fans got angry about last year. There's also a mode where you can shoot at alien beasts, with or without friends. That cooperative mode is the focus of a new video from Nintendo, which offers an extended … [Link]

Mashable » A man wants you to play 'Pokémon Go' on his lawn for a beautiful reason

Thursday 21 July 21:44:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152609%2fd552e0b313a2474285982c45c5b17018Feed-tw Feed-fbThe internet lets everyone share their opinions pretty easily, but some people prefer to go the old-fashioned route first. When royjdoug tweeted a note aimed at Pokémon Go users that he actually typed up, printed out and hung in his yard, Scottish stand-up comedian Joe Heenan posted a poetic, handwritten rebuttal. SEE ALSO: Someone left a harsh note for some trespassing … [Link]

Popular Science » A Zika Patient In Florida May Have Acquired The Virus Locally

Thursday 21 July 21:30:16 UTC 2016

Health Health officials have ruled out sex and travel A case of a woman infected with the Zika virus in Florida has had health officials questioning how she acquired the virus. Today, the AP reported via Twitter that… [Link]

WIRED » Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham Would Very Much Like to Stay Alive

Thursday 21 July 21:29:33 UTC 2016

Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham Would Very Much Like to Stay AliveAnd we'd like it too—if only because Ser Davos has proven to be one of the few decent humans living in the Five Kingdoms. The post Game of Thrones' Liam Cunningham Would Very Much Like to Stay Alive appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » For Robin Williams' birthday, daughter Zelda remembers him on Instagram

Thursday 21 July 21:27:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152950%2frobinwilliamsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s almost been two years since the world lost the incredible actor Robin Williams.  The film comic, who made millions laugh, would have turned 65 years old today. His daughter Zelda wrote a tender note honoring him on Instagram.  SEE ALSO: 'Jumanji' will air on Sundance TV for Robin Williams' 65th birthday In the post, Zelda references social causes that her … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A Working Jetpack Imitate A Golf Cart

Thursday 21 July 21:25:00 UTC 2016

Aviation New toys for an old sport A golf jetpack. [Link]

Slashdot » Police 3D-Printed A Murder Victim's Finger To Unlock His Phone

Thursday 21 July 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Police in Michigan have a new tool for unlocking phones: 3D printing. According to a new report from Flash Forward creator Rose Eveleth, law enforcement officers approached professors at the University of Michigan earlier this year to reproduce a murder victim's fingerprint from a prerecorded scan. Once created, the 3D model … [Link]

Mashable » Leslie Jones makes triumphant return to Twitter after vanquishing racist trolls

Thursday 21 July 21:15:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152865%2f9d39b6b83e7b4d90a2555e5c7790356bFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter leaving the platform in the face of racist trolls, Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones has returned to Twitter. On Monday, Jones left the platform after a scores of users bombarded the Saturday Night Live star with hateful, racist messages. Jones fought back, retweeting and sharing those messages with her followers, but ultimately logged off the platform anyway. SEE ALSO: Why did … [Link]

WIRED » So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was Interesting

Thursday 21 July 21:06:15 UTC 2016

So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was InterestingCollins has been critical of the Obama administration and NASA’s current mission for a few years now. The post So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was Interesting appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » California's new Hello Kitty Cafe will give you all the nostalgia

Thursday 21 July 20:51:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152868%2fc07d9570ad594782a5de0ad5690ae5f4Feed-tw Feed-fbAmerica’s first Hello Kitty-themed cafe opened on July 15 at the Irvine Spectrum in California, and it's exactly as adorable as you would think. The cafe premiered in food truck form in the fall of 2014, and it has spent some time on the road providing Hello Kitty treats all across the United States.  SEE ALSO: World's first 24-hour Hello Kitty … [Link]

WIRED » USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on Facebook

Thursday 21 July 20:44:19 UTC 2016

USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on FacebookNine USA basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on the social network over the next two weeks. The post USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on Facebook appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » This Robot Catches Pokemon

Thursday 21 July 20:42:24 UTC 2016

Entertainment The future of games is having robots play the boring parts robot catches pokemon… [Link]

Slashdot » 'The Wolf of Wall Street' Movie Was Financed With Stolen Money, Says DOJ

Thursday 21 July 20:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NY Daily News: Federal officials charged a $3.5 billion Malaysian money-laundering scheme helped finance the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Wolf of Wall Street" — the Hollywood tale that parallels the corruption charges. U.S. officials seek to recover $1.3 billion of the missing funds, including profits from the Martin Scorsese-directed movie that earned five Oscar … [Link]

Mashable » Guy gets trapped inside a stadium trying to catch a Squirtle in 'Pokémon Go'

Thursday 21 July 20:39:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152750%2fpokemontrappedFeed-tw Feed-fbGotta catch 'em all…at any cost. Twitter user Steven Zoeller was playing Pokémon Go at the University of Okahoma on Tuesday night when a glitch in the game told him he could find a Squirtle in the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. SEE ALSO: Man playing 'Pokemon Go' gets lured into a pond He ended up locked inside the stadium grounds after … [Link]

WIRED » We’re Not Just Fact-Checking Mr. Robot—We’re Hack-Checking It

Thursday 21 July 20:33:52 UTC 2016

We’re Not Just Fact-Checking Mr. Robot—We’re Hack-Checking ItAnd last night's episode had a few things that might benefit from some explanation. The post We're Not Just Fact-Checking Mr. Robot—We're Hack-Checking It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is 'a fan of cyber' but lacks a clear cybersecurity stance

Thursday 21 July 20:31:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152775%2fap_286537240376Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump's complicated relationship with the internet continues to evolve in interesting ways. Many people were parsing the transcript of Trump's discussion with the New York Times on Thursday. While many media organizations were discussing Trump's comments on NATO,  The Verge focused on a strange passage on cyberattacks. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump slams Apple over San Bernardino iPhone: 'Who do they … [Link]

WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind

Thursday 21 July 20:30:51 UTC 2016

WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the WindNo two book clubbers had the same impression—we range from frustration to elation, united only by a eagerness to discuss. The post WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Birds And Humans ‘Talk’ To Each Other To Outsmart Bees

Thursday 21 July 20:22:34 UTC 2016

Animals Show me the honey! For hundreds of thousands of years, African honey-hunters have solicited the help of tiny birds to help them locate honey. Research in the Niassa National Reserve in… [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's massive solar-powered drone takes its first flight

Thursday 21 July 20:19:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152701%2f05Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has flown its full-sized solar-powered airplane for the first time, after years of anticipation. The large drone — named Aquila — had a successful test flight and ended up remaining in the sky for 90 minutes, which Facebook said was three-times longer than planned.  Aquila was announced at the F8 conference in March 2015, and although flights have happened on … [Link]

Mashable » Roger Ailes, conservative media titan, is out at Fox News

Thursday 21 July 20:14:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152827%2froger_ailes_32Feed-tw Feed-fbRoger Ailes has stepped down as CEO and Chairman of Fox News. Ailes has been under fire in the past couple weeks after former anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him, an accusation that was reportedly echoed by other women who also came forward during an investigation into Carlson's claims. The timing of the departure is particularly notable, … [Link]

Mashable » How to track and find rare Pokémon in 'Pokémon Go'

Thursday 21 July 20:04:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152595%2fpokemon_goFeed-tw Feed-fbSo you've downloaded the global phenomenon that is Pokémon Go, and you're itching to find a rare Pokémon like Charizard. Truth of the matter is, whether you like it or not, you'll most likely find yourself trapped in a vast land of abundantly annoying Zubats. And Rattatas. And Pidgeys. And all those damn infuriatingly tiny Spearows.  SEE ALSO: How to be … [Link]

Mashable » 'Snowden' at Comic-Con: 'He's still a mystery'

Thursday 21 July 20:00:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152668%2fa65f4e47b81c4cd5876115169200064fFeed-tw Feed-fbSAN DIEGO — "I'm sitting next to one of the most patriotic filmmakers in the history of American cinema," said Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in a white T-shirt with an American flag. To his right: Oliver Stone, the guy who directed JFK and Born on the Fourth of July, at Comic-Con for the first time Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Comic-Con: Why so few movies … [Link]

Slashdot » IsoHunt Launches Unofficial KAT Mirror

Thursday 21 July 20:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Torrent site isoHunt appears to have unofficially resurrected KickassTorrents (also known as Kickass Torrents or just KAT) at kickasstorrents.website. It might look like the original KAT site, which went down yesterday after alleged founder Artem Vaulin was arrested, but upon closer inspection it's simply a basic mirror. The isoHunt team tells me the KAT mirror is … [Link]

Popular Science » Rosetta Spacecraft Heads To Its Final Destination

Thursday 21 July 19:56:06 UTC 2016

Space Last stop: the Ma'at region All good things must come to an end. [Link]

Mashable » 'Wolf of Wall Street' illegally financed through fraudulent fund, DOJ claims

Thursday 21 July 19:53:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152682%2fgettyimages-457486171Feed-tw Feed-fbDoes art imitate life? Or does life imitate art?  The Department of Justice filed a civil suit on Wednesday charging that The Wolf of Wall Street was financed illegally with stolen money.  The movie about illegal stock trading was funded by the production company Red Granite Pictures, which has since been linked to a fraudulent state fund in Malaysia meant to … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden sang Beyoncé classics with Michelle Obama, as one does

Thursday 21 July 19:35:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15222%2fsitethumb1__12_Feed-tw Feed-fbIn typical fashion, James Corden delivered another brilliant Carpool Karaoke segment for The Late Late Show.  This week Corden invited First Lady Michelle Obama to ride shotgun with him as they went for a spin around the White House.  Not only did the duo sing Stevie Wonder and some Beyoncé classics, they also discussed code names — Corden requested his code … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch One Year Of Earth From A Million Miles Away

Thursday 21 July 19:33:30 UTC 2016

Space An EPIC time lapse It's been over a year since the Earth's first million-mile portrait was released. [Link]

Popular Science » 6 'Star Trek' Technologies That Exist Today

Thursday 21 July 19:29:48 UTC 2016

Entertainment The future is now The world seen in Star Trek movies and films is meant to take place hundreds of years in the future. But some of the technology portrayed in the shows as wildly… [Link]

Mashable » German shepherd loves 'Zootopia' as much as you do

Thursday 21 July 19:29:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15248%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Some dogs can't contain their love for their favorite movies. For instance, this German shepherd was moved to howl with the wolves during a scene from Zootopia. We think we know who is the alpha dog here. 'Metroid: Federation Force' gets a new video and a free demo Middle school students help a penguin walk again with 3D printing Panda … [Link]

Mashable » Third-party Amazon seller allegedly passes off photo of doormat as actual doormat

Thursday 21 July 19:21:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152669%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-21_at_2.41.42_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbA one-star rating has perhaps never been more apt. Comedian Emily Heller ordered two new doormats on Amazon late last month, opting to buy from a third-party seller to score a great deal. What she got was … not two doormats. Instead, she received two photos of doormats glued to two pieces of foam. SEE ALSO: 20 truly bizarre gifts for … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Gets Rid Of App Launcher In Chrome 52, Browser's Mac Client Gets Material Design

Thursday 21 July 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Google has finally removed App Launcher that it bundles with the Chrome browser for Windows and Mac with the release of Chrome v52. The Mac client, in addition, now embraces Google's Material Design approach, and comes with new icons and flatter and transparent interface. 9to5Mac documents more changes on Chrome for Mac and Windows: Besides a new flatter, sharper, and … [Link]

Popular Science » Two Faraway Planets May Have Atmospheres That Can Support Life

Thursday 21 July 19:12:58 UTC 2016

Space Hubble Telescope will investigate further Two planets in the constellation of Aquarius may have atmospheres that could support life. [Link]

Mashable » Saudi Arabia says it didn't ban 'Pokémon Go'

Thursday 21 July 19:11:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152610%2fap_416785258719Feed-tw Feed-fbOfficials in Saudi Arabia are denying reports they banned Pokémon Go in the country.  The country's Council of Senior Religious Scholars, which issued a fatwa against the Pokémon card game in 2001, took to Twitter Thursday to deny reports they recently renewed the old ban in response to the Pokémon Go mobile game. SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go shouldn't be as good … [Link]

Mashable » This is why you never steal food from the office fridge

Thursday 21 July 19:00:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152642%2f88396b63189c491b8ca6849d1fa95e0eFeed-tw Feed-fbIf it's not yours: hands off. Believe us, it's for your own good. SEE ALSO: Office worker tells harrowing chimichanga experience, then offers them to coworkers Reddit user Phantom0591 posted this picture of a Coffee Mate bottle with an enlightening and hilarious message on it. It turns out someone was drinking coffee creamer that didn't belong to them, but it might … [Link]

Mashable » How to practice like a 'Counter-Strike' pro

Thursday 21 July 18:58:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152333%2f71ca266b86e540b08e5249860341d466Feed-tw Feed-fbPlaying esports for a living is more than a full-time job. Take out the constant traveling back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean and top Counter-Strike players are still clocking in 40 or more hours a week. SEE ALSO: The top 'Counter-Strike' plays from the ELeague LCQ semifinals When teams aren't at tournaments, they're playing with each other five days a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Corn sweat' heat domes are becoming more common due to global warming

Thursday 21 July 18:52:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152632%2fcorn_sweat1920x1080Feed-tw Feed-fbThe heat wave currently baking the midsection of the country has turned portions of at least 21 states into a sauna, with unusually high humidity with air temperatures running up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit above average. On Wednesday, as high temperatures reached the mid-90s all the way into southern Canada, dew points that exceeded an astonishing 80 degrees Fahrenheit sent the … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » Nitrozac's newest painting up for auction!

Thursday 21 July 18:44:47 UTC 2016

Nitrozac has a new little painting up for auction, it's "Lunar Eclipse" and I'm sure you'll love it. Auction is here! [Link]

WIRED » Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Drone Finally Takes Flight

Thursday 21 July 18:44:45 UTC 2016

Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Drone Finally Takes FlightThe future of the Internet may have just taken off. The post Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Drone Finally Takes Flight appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Zuckerberg's A.I. Butler Learns When To Make The Toast

Thursday 21 July 18:42:04 UTC 2016

Science Every genius needs a Jarvis The future of Facebook is toast. As in Zuckerberg's breakfast, not net worth. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Took Its Giant Internet Drone On Its First Test Flight

Thursday 21 July 18:42:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A year ago, Facebook unveiled Aquila, its effort to put giant drones in the skies to beam Internet connectivity to areas in the developing world without mobile broadband Internet. Today, the company announced it has completed the first full-scale test of its Aquila drone, after months of testing one-fifth-size models. On June 28, the experimental aircraft … [Link]

Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox celebrates Aerosmith's classic hit, 'Dream On'

Thursday 21 July 18:40:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15240%2fpmjjjFeed-tw Feed-fb One of Postmodern Jukebox's original stars, Morgan James, returned to deliver an impressive rendition of a true Aerosmith classic, "Dream On," July 21.  James' pure vocals and emotional delivery paired with the stripped down accompaniment are sure to make Steven Tyler proud…and just wait until you see what she does with those high notes. Festival goers get massively pranked by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Meet the robot champion being house-trained in a Korean lab

Thursday 21 July 18:40:16 UTC 2016

What's next for the winner of the world's toughest robot challenge? Hal Hodson catches up with last year's DARPA Challenge star [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars rover Curiosity gets license to shoot its laser at will

Thursday 21 July 18:40:15 UTC 2016

After nearly four years on the Red Planet, the Curiosity rover has received an upgrade from NASA allowing it to use its ChemCam laser without human intervention [Link]

New Scientist – News » Forest flying takes drone swarms to places once off limits

Thursday 21 July 18:40:14 UTC 2016

For drone swarms, forests are the ultimate challenge. Avoiding trees and shrubs while keeping formation shows they could tackle almost any obstacle course [Link]

Mashable » Panda eating a popsicle is a true summer inspiration

Thursday 21 July 18:35:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15237%2fpandaFeed-tw Feed-fb Now this is how you beat the heat. This delightful footage of a panda eating a carrot popsicle — originally posted by the panda's caretaker in China's Sichuan province — is sure to provide a little vicarious relief from high summer temperatures. Added bonus: this panda is very cute. Let's take things to the next level, though. Where can we … [Link]

New Scientist – News » City slicker monkeys are overweight and have high cholesterol

Thursday 21 July 18:23:47 UTC 2016

Urban living means plentiful fruit trees and many sugary snacks for Colombia’s tamarin monkeys – but they pay the price for this unhealthy diet [Link]

Mashable » RIP Taylor Swift mural popped up in Australia and people are actually leaving flowers

Thursday 21 July 18:23:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15132%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f152350_2fsitethumb1__11_Feed-tw Feed-fbOne graffiti artist in Melbourne, Australia, may have just crossed the line with their new RIP Taylor Swift mural. The street art popped up shortly after the most recent news broke of the bad blood between Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.  While the artist has asked for no tags, the mural has provided a placed for the the public … [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden's phone case will tell you if you're being tracked

Thursday 21 July 18:22:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152591%2fsnowdenFeed-tw Feed-fbEdward Snowden stepped into the world of product design Thursday as he unveiled a concept for a new phone case that can detect when the device's radio is transmitting. He presented the design for the case, which wires into the iPhone's interior workings via the SIM slot to monitor electrical signals sent to its internal antennas, at the MIT Media Lab's … [Link]

Mashable » Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and why people are freaking out over those NATO comments

Thursday 21 July 18:20:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152528%2fh_bombFeed-tw Feed-fbRight around the time the Republican National Convention serenaded Ted Cruz with boos, the New York Times dropped an interview with Donald Trump. It would take something particularly insane from Trump to cut through the kind of ready-made media story that Cruz had created, particularly from a candidate who has made something of a strategy of saying the most outrageous things … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hubble telescope looks back in time to see far-off galaxies

Thursday 21 July 18:19:46 UTC 2016

NASA's greatest telescope has turned its eye on a distant patch of the universe, revealing a gaggle of galaxies, some of which date back to 1 billion years after the big bang [Link]

Mashable » Festival goers get massively pranked by a mysterious porta potty

Thursday 21 July 18:14:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15215%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f152470_2fporta_prankFeed-tw Feed-fb Anytime you're at an outdoor festival, the line for the semi-sanitary porta potties will be a long wait. Especially when an entire wedding procession takes their sweet time leaving. This was the tragically hilarious plight last June for attendees of the New York music festival, Governor's Ball, who tried to use the novelty porta-john set up by comedy troupe Improv … [Link]

WIRED » How Poker Theory Explains Ted Cruz’s Convention Speech

Thursday 21 July 18:06:46 UTC 2016

How Poker Theory Explains Ted Cruz’s Convention SpeechDonald Trump is a jackal. But so is Ted Cruz. The post How Poker Theory Explains Ted Cruz's Convention Speech appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Japan ups its Kit Kat game with liquid nitrogen

Thursday 21 July 18:05:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152525%2fkitkat2Feed-tw Feed-fbOnce again, countries outside the USA get the coolest Kit Kat treats — this time, literally.  Tokyo pop-up shop "Kit Kat Chocolatory Wonderland” delves into the world of molecular gastronomy with the "Minus-196 Degrees Celsius Kit Kat," which is frozen using liquid nitrogen, reports Rocketnews. Make-your-own molecular gastronomy sweetImage: PR TimesSEE ALSO: Awesome customisable Kit Kat pop-up comes to Australia There … [Link]

Mashable » One Direction's Liam Payne is going solo, too

Thursday 21 July 18:00:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152576%2fliam.payneFeed-tw Feed-fbLiam Payne is also going his own direction. The One Direction member announced Thursday that he's signed a deal with the UK's Capitol Records, becoming the third member of the group to report a solo deal.  "Happy to have signed to @CapitolUK. They have an amazing history of artists, I hope I can follow in their footsteps," he wrote on Twitter. … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Patches Stagefright-Like Bug In IOS

Thursday 21 July 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Reader Trailrunner7 writes: Apple has fixed a series of high-risk vulnerabilities in iOS, including three that could lead to remote code execution, with the release of iOS 9.3.3. One of those code-execution vulnerabilities lies in the way that iOS handles TIFF files in various applications (Alternate source: Fortune ). Researchers at Cisco's TALOS team, who discovered the flaw, said that … [Link]

Mashable » Kate McKinnon went to the Republican convention as Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Thursday 21 July 17:56:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152554%2fd154bfa638224cf2b654028d0dd6f58fFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Ruth Bader Ginsburg would most likely never go near the Republican National Convention, thanks to Saturday Night Live cast member Kate McKinnon, we can now imagine exactly what the Notorious RBG would have had to say if she were in Cleveland. McKinnon, wearing a robe and wire-framed glasses fit for a Justice of the Court, hilariously impersonates Ginsburg and delivers … [Link]

Mashable » 'Final Fantasy' maker is developing a role-playing game just for Apple Watch

Thursday 21 July 17:53:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152376%2f0b6698e58bce4659ad8422ff43a762c0Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Apple Watch is many things — a fitness tracker, a smart home controller, a notifications device, etc. — to many people. And soon it could become a more robust platform for games. Let that sink in for a second. Fully-featured games. On. Apple Watch. Square Enix, the game publisher behind iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has announced … [Link]

Mashable » Watch SoldierKnowsBest race against the clock to get sweet, sweet donuts

Thursday 21 July 17:53:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14746%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb NYC is a city full of rushers. We're constantly running from point A to point B, barely allotting time to snatch some form of sustenance while on our way to work or play.  When we're actually forced to stop to wait for the subway or a bus, we sometimes fantasize about running out to grab a snack, but rarely do … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter, it's time to take down the trolls with tech

Thursday 21 July 17:52:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152533%2fnomoretrollsFeed-tw Feed-fbI hate Twitter trolls. Reading some of the vitriol aimed at comedienne and Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones made my blood boil. Outraged, my head pounded with the same questions we've all been asking for months, if not years: How could this be happening — again? Why is it taking so long for Twitter to stop it? How long can they hide … [Link]

WIRED » Hari Kondabolu Is the Best Political Comedian You Don’t Know Yet

Thursday 21 July 17:30:13 UTC 2016

Hari Kondabolu Is the Best Political Comedian You Don’t Know YetThe comic has a new album, a new podcast, and no shortage of things he wants to get off his chest. The post Hari Kondabolu Is the Best Political Comedian You Don't Know Yet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon To Disconnect Unlimited Data Customers Who Use Over 100GB/Month

Thursday 21 July 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Verizon Wireless customers who have an unlimited data plan and use significantly more than 100GB a month will soon be disconnected from the network unless they agree to move to limited data packages that require payment of overage fees. Ars Technica reports: Verizon stopped offering unlimited data to new smartphone customers a few years ago, but some customers have been … [Link]

Popular Science » Debate: Who Was The Best First Officer In Star Trek?

Thursday 21 July 17:18:29 UTC 2016

Entertainment Our decision wasn't necessarily logical… With the imminent release of the next Star Trek film, the Popular Science staff decided to lift the veil on one of our nerdiest moments yet. Noted Trekkies sat down to… [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump watching Ted Cruz's speech gets a well-deserved Photoshop battle

Thursday 21 July 17:17:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152579%2fgettyimages-578133654Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump and his family are making Photoshop battles great again. When Ted Cruz declined to endorse Trump on the third night of the Republican National Convention, this lovely photograph of a very unhappy Trump family was captured. On Wednesday, Reddit user belisaurius posted the photograph on r/photoshopbattles and the world eagerly responded with some top-notch Photoshops.  SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon's parody of Donald … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Star Trek Beyond' Review: Everything We Loved And Hated

Thursday 21 July 17:10:41 UTC 2016

Entertainment With only the mildest of spoilers History has taught me never to expect too much from a Star Trek movie, but Star Trek Beyond surprised me. [Link]

Mashable » Meet the winners from the #NiceTravelsContest

Thursday 21 July 17:09:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f142642%2ffickr-friendsFeed-tw Feed-fbMashable recently joined forces with DoubleTree by Hilton to show how nice travels. The challenge was simple: Tell us something nice a friend has done for you for a chance to win two free nights at DoubleTree by Hilton – one for you and one to give to your deserving friend. We received hundreds of your amazing stories. From friends who … [Link]

Mashable » A tragically long list of all the times Donald Trump has refused to apologize

Thursday 21 July 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151716%2fdonaldtrump2Feed-tw Feed-fbLittle children are forced to learn to say "I'm sorry," but some presidential candidates have yet to master that lesson. Donald Trump came under fire recently when it was discovered that his wife, Melania Trump, plagiarized parts of her speech from Michelle Obama. Not only has the Trump campaign refused to fire the speechwriter who was allegedly responsible for some of … [Link]

Popular Science » How Livestreaming Video Could Change The Face Of Justice

Thursday 21 July 16:58:46 UTC 2016

Technology The whole world is watching Live streaming as a tool for social justice… [Link]

Mashable » Catch yourself a date on new 'Pokémon Go' dating site

Thursday 21 July 16:48:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15205%2fb9cc25a373b4461f8c028a2e5155ea97Feed-tw Feed-fbFor those currently living their lives according to the location of the nearest Bulbasaur, dating is still a part of the equation.  PokéDates, a new dating site from Project Fixup, brings Pokémon Go players together in the spirit of romance and gaming. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it Image: project fixupThe matchmaking process is … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How GE Current APIs Power Smart City Applications

Thursday 21 July 16:48:07 UTC 2016

At the largest IoT event in North America, 150+ developers had an opportunity to test out a set of new Intelligent Environment Service APIs from GE Current and compete for the $10,000 IoT for Cities Hackathon grand prize. [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's let the internet design burgers and regretted it immediately

Thursday 21 July 16:46:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152441%2fd251e72287034a02a1b4dedf208cf9bdFeed-tw Feed-fbLearning that the internet is a terrible place is a formative moment in one's life. It's a lesson McDonald's learned following the cancellation of their Create Your Taste competition in New Zealand. SEE ALSO: Nooooo: Here's what happens when you juice McDonald's burgers The Create Your Taste tool allows anyone to make a custom burger, selecting from a variety of choices … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch Star Trek Stars Chris Pine And Zachary Quinto Answer Questions About NASA

Thursday 21 July 16:43:00 UTC 2016

Entertainment Who is better? A: Kirk or B: Spock How much do the stars of Star Trek: Beyond know about NASA and the current state of space exploration? [Link]

Slashdot » EFF Is Suing the US Government To Invalidate the DMCA's DRM Provisions

Thursday 21 July 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Cory Doctorow, writes for BoingBoing: The Electronic Frontier Foundation has just filed a lawsuit that challenges the Constitutionality of Section 1201 of the DMCA, the "Digital Rights Management" provision of the law, a notoriously overbroad law that bans activities that bypass or weaken copyright access-control systems, including reconfiguring software-enabled devices (making sure your IoT light-socket will accept third-party lightbulbs; tapping … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Publishes REST API Guidelines 2.3

Thursday 21 July 16:36:02 UTC 2016

Microsoft has published its Microsoft REST API Guidelines 2.3. The Guidelines serve as a design principle that urges development of resources available through a RESTful HTTP interface. The company believes "REST APIs SHOULD follow consistent design guidelines to make using them easy and intuitive." Microsoft aims to achieve five goals with the Guidelines: [Link]

Popular Science » Homeland Security Company Wants To Sell Hoverboards To The Military

Thursday 21 July 16:28:39 UTC 2016

Military Here comes the sky cavalary Hoverboard military. [Link]

Popular Science » Watch This New Rocket Material Crack Under Almost A Million Pounds Of Pressure

Thursday 21 July 16:12:53 UTC 2016

Space Crushin' it In a quest for lighter, tougher rockets, NASA is investigating new materials—by pressing down on giant barrels until, with a terrific crack, they break into pieces. [Link]

Mashable » Usain Bolt now has his own emoji just in time for the Olympics

Thursday 21 July 16:07:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152031%2fap_602724081551Feed-tw Feed-fbThe 2016 Rio Olympics is two weeks away, and sports brand Puma is backing its ambassador Usain Bolt with the launch of "Boltmoji." "Boltmoji" is an emoji keyboard featuring the Jamaican sprinter, who's regarded as the fastest man in the world, which resulted in his "Lightning Bolt" nickname. SEE ALSO: Twitter data shows the world is making boring emoji choices The … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's new tool lets you #TrumpYourself

Thursday 21 July 16:05:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15213%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f152440_2f1c9216572b2d48068e09cd7b875c7308Feed-tw Feed-fbRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump is well-known for directing controversial remarks at nearly anyone but himself.  So, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's team pulled together Trump Yourself, a tool that pairs a person's social photo with quotes from Trump. SEE ALSO: Watch Ted Cruz get booed for not endorsing Trump For example, your #TrumpYourself filter might look like this: Image: trump … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Responds To Allegations That Windows 10 Collects 'Excessive Personal Data'

Thursday 21 July 16:03:00 UTC 2016

BetaNews's Mark Wilson writes: Yesterday France's National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) slapped a formal order on Microsoft to comply with data protection laws after it found Windows 10 was collecting "excessive data" about users. The company has been given three months to meet the demands or it will face fines. Microsoft has now responded, saying it is happy to work … [Link]

Popular Science » Facebook's Internet-Beaming Drone Flies For The First Time

Thursday 21 July 16:00:40 UTC 2016

Aviation The maiden voyage of Aquila Facebook's Internet Drone Flies For The First Time… [Link]

Mashable » New Hubble Space Telescope photos give us a deep look into a distant part of the universe

Thursday 21 July 15:53:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151582%2f1eb0e85f60dd43f29fcb0559e368d0fdFeed-tw Feed-fbA cosmic lens is giving scientists a glimpse at distant galaxies never observed before.  A new photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a beautiful galaxy cluster with so much mass that it actually magnifies the light of the more distant galaxies behind it. This "gravitational lens" allows the Hubble to see far-away galaxies usually invisible to humanity. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Innocent ice cream vendor takes foul baseball to the tush

Thursday 21 July 15:48:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152392%2fa661ce75a3bf4956969c08abab57fa32Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no crying in baseball. And we're impressed this stadium dweller was able to hold back his tears. A vendor at the Oakland Coliseum was innocently trying to sell ice cream to fans during an Oakland A's-Houston Astros game when a foul ball suddenly hit him in the butt.  SEE ALSO: Obama inspires young slackers everywhere in interview with Derek Jeter … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain training game for troops tackles effects of combat trauma

Thursday 21 July 15:46:29 UTC 2016

The Israeli army has announced that by the end of the year its soldiers will play a game designed to prevent PTSD as part of their combat training [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eating each other’s faeces helps earwig young survive famine

Thursday 21 July 15:46:28 UTC 2016

The odd feeding behaviour may even help keep the young insects together in a primitive form of social living [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bees spew water at their hive-mates when the temperature rises

Thursday 21 July 15:46:23 UTC 2016

After a hot day, some honeybees become living water tanks – they store water in their gut in anticipation of demand from their sisters [Link]

Mashable » Germany and China are beating the U.S. in energy efficiency

Thursday 21 July 15:35:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152251%2fgettyimages-597318927Feed-tw Feed-fbThe United States ranks No. 8 among the world's most energy-efficient nations, while the clean-energy powerhouse Germany holds the top slot, a new report found.  Oil-rich Saudi Arabia, perhaps unsurprisingly, landed with a thud at the bottom of the list. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranked 23 of the world’s top energy-consuming countries for its 2016 international scorecard, … [Link]

Mashable » What does the future hold for these 9 internet kids?

Thursday 21 July 15:29:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f139846%2fkichatubeFeed-tw Feed-fbAh, to be young and full of potential.     In the digital age, our access to extraordinary people is unparalleled: Whereas in the past it might've taken years and several diplomas for the world to recognize exceptional talent, creative thinking or leadership in a person, we can now identify these traits as soon as they're made visible.     So if we … [Link]

Mashable » People are sharing the meanest backhanded compliments they've received

Thursday 21 July 15:25:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152391%2fmeancommentsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Compliments are great, except when they're actually insults in disguise.  SEE ALSO: People are sharing what it's like to grow up shy and it's the story of everyone's life People have been sharing the most offensive backhanded compliments they've ever received using the hashtag #CrappyCompliments, which was kicked off by Midnight on Comedy Central.  Since then, the hashtag has … [Link]

Slashdot » Smartwatch Shipments Fall For the First Time; Apple Only Company In Top 5 To Decline

Thursday 21 July 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Emil Protalinski, reporting for VentureBeat: The smartwatch market has hit its first bump, and it's all Apple's fault. Vendors shipped a total of 3.5 million smartphones worldwide last quarter. This Q2 2016 figure is down 32 percent from the 5.1 million units shipped in Q2 2016, marking the first decline on record. It's important to note that smartwatches are just … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Gary Busey's bizarre behavior in his 'Hitman' cameo

Thursday 21 July 15:15:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15207%2fb0cd93c1707a44a3a8bfd5632de94069Feed-tw Feed-fb For the next seven days, Gary Busey is an "Elusive Target" in IO Interactive's Hitman.  That means he's just wandering around in one of the game's murder sandboxes, waiting for you to devise an elaborate plan to take him down. Once you complete the hit — or after the 7-day window closes — he's gone forever. But this is Gary … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon enters the student loan business

Thursday 21 July 15:14:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152406%2fgettyimages-518338000Feed-tw Feed-fbNext time you're ordering your textbooks from Amazon, you can also order a student loan.  Amazon is entering the private student loan business through a partnership with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo's student lenders will offer a 0.5 percent interest rate discount to members of Prime Student, Amazon's half-price version of Prime for college students. Amazon already offers small business loans through … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone will soon start warning when its Lightning port gets wet

Thursday 21 July 15:09:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152330%2fiphone_waterFeed-tw Feed-fb None of Apple's iOS devices are waterproof, which has become more obvious as competitors such as Sony and Samsung launch fully waterproof phones.  But a new iOS feature, spotted in the beta 3 version of iOS 10, somewhat alleviates the issue by warning users when an iPhone's lightning port gets wet.  SEE ALSO: The 15 best features in iOS 10, … [Link]

Mashable » You won't believe how much Selena Gomez's social media posts are worth

Thursday 21 July 15:02:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152346%2fselenaFeed-tw Feed-fbNot everyone gets the same love on their social media accounts. Probably because most of that love goes towards Selena Gomez.  Gomez has the most likes on an Instagram image, but now we know she probably makes a great deal of money with each post as well. SEE ALSO: Selena Gomez stole the most-liked Instagram crown from Justin Bieber D'Marie Analytics … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's Periscope videos will now play inside embedded tweets

Thursday 21 July 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152015%2f08cd47331ece4acda8311f44de25047aFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter’s Periscope videos will now play outside of the main app and website.  The videos will now play inside tweets that are embedded on other websites, Twitter announced Thursday. SEE ALSO: Twitter rolls out Periscope button to all users The update means that Periscope broadcasts will function much more like other videos shared on Twitter when they appear outside of Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk sees a future where everyone can own a Tesla

Thursday 21 July 14:55:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152107%2felon_muskFeed-tw Feed-fb A quote attributed to writer William Gibson posits that "the future is already here, it's just not very evenly distributed." Well, Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk just told us when that will change — at least when it comes to car ownership. More precisely, he said that by 2022, nearly everyone will be able to afford a Tesla, but … [Link]

Popular Science » To Save Black-Footed Ferrets, Scientists Will Bring Back DNA From Frozen Specimens

Thursday 21 July 14:55:00 UTC 2016

Animals The animals have perilously low genetic diversity The Fish and Wildlife Service has a plan to bolster the black-footed ferret population: reintroduce DNA from dead specimens. [Link]

Mashable » Police shoot unarmed black man on ground with his hands in the air

Thursday 21 July 14:44:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152343%2fuzvfwj8vgdrborv3y8y0Feed-tw Feed-fbA black man who was caring for an autistic man was shot by police in North Miami, while he was lying on the ground with his hands in the air.  Cell phone footage of the incident shows Charles Kinsey, who is lying on the ground with his hands in the air, in the moments before and after he was shot by … [Link]

Mashable » Construction worker creates life-size 'Where's Waldo' game for children's hospital patients

Thursday 21 July 14:40:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152307%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-21_at_9.51.17_amFeed-tw Feed-fbIndiana construction worker Jason Haney is brightening young hospital patients' days with a life-size version of Where's Waldo. Every day, Haney hides Waldo in a different spot on his construction site so Memorial Children's Hospital patients can try to find him from their windows nearby. When everyone's found Waldo, Haney starts to scope out his next hiding spot — whether it's … [Link]

Slashdot » Edward Snowden's New Research Aims To Keep Smartphones From Betraying Their Owners

Thursday 21 July 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Smartphones become indispensable tools for journalists, human right workers, and activists in war-torn regions. But at the same time, as Intercept points out, they become especially potent tracking devices that can put users in mortal danger by leaking their location. To address the problem, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and hardware hacker Andrew "Bunnie" Huang have been developing a way for … [Link]

Popular Science » New Website Will Reveal The Science Behind Your Favorite Foods

Thursday 21 July 14:33:00 UTC 2016

Science All of the food and all of the facts There's a new food science news website! [Link]

WIRED » What It’s Like to Narrowly Avert Disaster in a $18M Airliner Sim

Thursday 21 July 14:30:21 UTC 2016

What It’s Like to Narrowly Avert Disaster in a $18M Airliner SimPilots spend hours in multi-million dollar simulators, preparing for the worst cast scenario. So, if it happens in real life, they'll be ready. The post What It’s Like to Narrowly Avert Disaster in a $18M Airliner Sim appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How the Republican Convention Fends Off Hackers

Thursday 21 July 14:25:44 UTC 2016

How the Republican Convention Fends Off HackersSecurity at the convention is crucial both online and off. The post How the Republican Convention Fends Off Hackers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Weather Company deploying sensors in South America, Africa to improve forecasting

Thursday 21 July 14:15:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152280%2fpws_global_coverage_mapFeed-tw Feed-fb The Weather Company is deploying 100 weather observing stations in Chile and India to help these governments better anticipate and track local weather extremes, the company announced Thursday.  In addition, the company, which is now part of IBM, will deploy 300 personal weather stations in Kenya, Nigeria and other African nations that are currently underserved by weather agencies and private … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Loses Huge Footwear Company Because Of Fake Products, a Problem It Denies Is Happening

Thursday 21 July 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Several sellers on Amazon had noted earlier this month that the platform is riddled with counterfeit products and that things have gotten worse after Chinese manufacturers were allowed to sell goods to the consumers in the United States. Amid the report, the German footwear company Birkenstock has announced it will no longer sell its sandals on Amazon. The company added … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Olympics commercial melds the world's national anthems into a single tune

Thursday 21 July 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151715%2folympicsFeed-tw Feed-fb As nativism and anti-globalization movements gain ground throughout many Western countries, the saccharine themes of world unity and peace that tend to characterize Olympic advertising might seem more potent than usual this year. Samsung taps into this vein with its latest commercial centered on the games in Rio next month, in which it impressively blends the national anthems of 15 … [Link]

Mashable » Why the reboot of 'Star Trek' couldn't survive development hell

Thursday 21 July 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15136%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f151801_2fstartrek_postFeed-tw Feed-fb Finding success in syndication, Star Trek — the television series — quickly became a cult classic in the early 1970s.   Paramount, looking to ride the wave of passionate Trekkies across the country, tried to bring the series back to television in the mid '70s.  However, the series, known as Phase 2, never made it to air.   Here's a … [Link]

Mashable » Mortified goalie accidentally scored against his own team

Thursday 21 July 13:52:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152264%2fgoalFeed-tw Feed-fb Everyone makes mistakes but luckily, most of us don't have to watch them replay on a Jumbotron minutes later. That wasn't the case for Minnesota United FC's goalie, Sammy Ndjock, who on Wednesday accidentally scored a goal against his own team during a pre-season game against AFC Bournemouth. SEE ALSO: Germany's soccer coach will not stop sniffing himself Ndjock had … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix India's new social campaign captures its essence in these funny tweets

Thursday 21 July 13:52:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152227%2fgettyimages-455249664Feed-tw Feed-fb Netfix launched in India earlier this year, and announced its first original series for the country last month. In a new social media campaign on Twitter, it used humour and Bollywood references to highlight just where Netflix scores over traditional TV. SEE ALSO: Netflix announces its first original series in India Netflix partnered with a series digital influencers for the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Huge boom in teen HIV cases could cause epidemic to spiral

Thursday 21 July 13:43:06 UTC 2016

Many teens with HIV in South Africa have had the virus all their lives. Initiatives are now springing into action to help prevent further teen infections [Link]

New Scientist – News » Let’s ditch the idea that only home-cooked food is good for kids

Thursday 21 July 13:43:00 UTC 2016

Kids' ready meals fared well compared with home-cooked in a new study – another reason to stop shaming mums who buy convenience foods, says Anthony Warner [Link]

WIRED » Snowden Designs a Device to Warn If Your iPhone’s Radios Are Snitching

Thursday 21 July 13:31:18 UTC 2016

Snowden Designs a Device to Warn If Your iPhone’s Radios Are SnitchingYour smartphone's radio can be used to spy on you. The exiled NSA leaker teamed up with renowned hardware hacker Bunnie Huang to stop it. The post Snowden Designs a Device to Warn If Your iPhone's Radios Are Snitching appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Review: Motorola Moto Z

Thursday 21 July 13:31:08 UTC 2016

Review: Motorola Moto ZThe modular phone to begin all modular phones. The post Review: Motorola Moto Z appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Kirsten Dunst reportedly to direct Dakota Fanning in 'The Bell Jar'

Thursday 21 July 13:25:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151740%2fkirsten.dunstFeed-tw Feed-fb Kirsten Dunst is set to make her feature film debut in a big way: Adapting Sylvia Path's iconic 1963 novel, The Bell Jar.  According to Entertainment Weekly, Dunst has signed on to direct, with Dakota Fanning set to star.  The Bell Jar, Plath's only novel, is the semi-autobiographical story of Esther Greenwood and her summer in New York City and … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder's new feature may shake up your social life a little too much

Thursday 21 July 13:18:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152224%2ftindersocial4Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — When it comes to hanging out with friends, Tinder's probably the last place you'd think to look.  SEE ALSO: Tinder Social: What the new group dating feature is really like But now, the hugely popular dating app doesn't just want to hook you up with a new partner, it wants to sort out your social life too.  The … [Link]

Mashable » Motorola's Moto Z and Z Force are modular phones done right

Thursday 21 July 13:11:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151532%2fmodular__-5Feed-tw Feed-fb "Where do we go from here?" That's the question phone makers and gadget reviewers like me ask whenever a new smartphone launches and it's just another great smartphone in a sea of great smartphones. As much as I prefer the iPhone, I'll admit it has become boring. The iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus are great, but undeniably dull (even … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter embraces #foodporn, signs partnership with 17 top chefs

Thursday 21 July 13:11:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f144073%2fa1ce44277fae4266974aed6338340d1bFeed-tw Feed-fb Eat your heart out, foodies. Twitter has enlisted 17 top chefs and influencers to make food-focused original content within the company's platform in what looks like a full-on embrace of the Internet's love of #foodporn. Called the "Twitter Food Council," the group includes a variety of popular celebrity chefs including Giada De Laurentiis and Alex Guarnaschelli. They will tweet, Vine … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Che plays 'Trumpémon Go' at Republican convention, searching for rare minorities

Thursday 21 July 13:11:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15186%2ftrumpemon_goFeed-tw Feed-fb Seems like finding minorities at the Republican National Convention is about as easy as catching a Gyarados with a Poké Ball. Saturday Night Live's Michael Che headed to the RNC this week to search for rare Republican minorities to add to what we assume is called his TrumpDex. How hard could it be, right? They've gotta be out there. He … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a weird analyst theory on why Americans are eating more pizza

Thursday 21 July 13:11:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152223%2fpapa_johnFeed-tw Feed-fb Papa John's International Inc. is poised to perform well as civil and political disruptions ahead of a contentious U.S. election prompt Americans to stay in rather than eat out, according to KeyBanc Analyst Chris O'Cull. The analyst upgraded the stock to "overweight" from "sector weight" and upped his price target to $80, which is the highest among analysts surveyed by … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla's 'Master Plan, Part Deux' Includes Trucks, Buses and Ride-Sharing

Thursday 21 July 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Los Angeles Times: After teasing Part 2 of his "master product plan" for over a week, Elon Musk finally delivered. Los Angeles Times reports: "In a blog post published on the automaker's website, Musk introduced a multiyear, four-pronged strategy that includes new kinds of Tesla vehicles, expanded solar initiatives, updates on Tesla's … [Link]

Mashable » Seemingly innocent 'Pokémon Go' prank got well out of hand

Thursday 21 July 12:46:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15183%2fpokemongoFeed-tw Feed-fb For some people, Pokémon Go is not simply a game, it's a lifestyle. Take this man, for example. He's such a dedicated Pokémon Go trainer that he regularly gives his sister his phone and drives her all over creation so she can catch Pokémon for him. Knowing how serious he is about the game, his sister decided it would be … [Link]

Mashable » This story of unexpected friendship on a plane will warm your heart

Thursday 21 July 12:39:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152174%2f13680840_1215735948457393_5286127983292138624_nFeed-tw Feed-fb The issue of people being asked to leave aircraft because of "suspicious behaviour" is a sad predicament of our anxious times.  SEE ALSO: Vigilante air marshals are grounding planes for all the wrong reasons But at least for two women, one flight morphed into an uplifting experience which underlines the importance of dialogue and humanity.  Jiva Akbor was texting friends … [Link]

WIRED » Here’s How to Make Perfect, Fluffy Soft Serve—with Dry Ice

Thursday 21 July 12:30:19 UTC 2016

Here’s How to Make Perfect, Fluffy Soft Serve—with Dry IceBetter than a freezer, better than liquid nitrogen: It's dry ice. The post Here's How to Make Perfect, Fluffy Soft Serve—with Dry Ice appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Status Report: 7 'Star Trek' Technologies Under Development

Thursday 21 July 12:30:19 UTC 2016

Technology You won't even have to wait 200 years for some of them Star Trek was visionary in the technology it predicted, but we're still waiting for some of the technologies to materialize. [Link]

Mashable » 8 fan-favorite 'Walking Dead' characters join the mobile game

Thursday 21 July 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151843%2ftwd_nml_keyartFeed-tw Feed-fb If you plan to survive the horrors of the zombie apocalypse, you'd probably want to ask the experts for help. Who better than the undead-slaying characters of The Walking Dead, which are appearing as playable characters in the TV show's mobile game for the first time. Now you'll be to tap Rick, Michonne and six more characters in The Walking … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon cannonballs into your favorite Ghostbusters-themed drink

Thursday 21 July 12:22:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15181%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-21_at_7.30.21_amFeed-tw Feed-fb What's cooler than cannonballing into a pool? Cannonballing into a green pool. On Wednesday's taping of the Tonight Show, the hooting audience essentially dared Jimmy Fallon to do a cannonball live in Rockefeller Center. And you can't turn down a dare on television, right? To make things more interesting, Fallon jumped into a pool filled with Hi-C Ecto Cooler, that … [Link]

Mashable » Mean son plays glorious 'Pokémon Go' prank on unsuspecting mum

Thursday 21 July 11:57:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152162%2fpoke2Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — When 48-year-old Sharon Wall asked her son Nathan how to join in on the Pokémon Go fun, he decided to have some fun of his own.  SEE ALSO: Man playing 'Pokemon Go' gets lured into a pond Rather than explaining how to simply download the app, the 22-year-old informed his mum that she had to go to a … [Link]

Mashable » Comic-Con: Why so few movies in Hall H? Blame the pirates, matey

Thursday 21 July 11:45:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152060%2f4d8a3c115a8b4af4aed5570b3aed3ab1Feed-tw Feed-fb SAN DIEGO —  Looking back now, it’s clear that the power of movies at Comic-Con peaked in 2010, the year we first saw all of the Avengers onstage, a moment that was more raging rock concert than geek rapture.  Looking forward to this weekend and beyond, it’s also clear that movies at Comic-Con will never return to such heights.  Hail … [Link]

Mashable » Brits are losing it on Twitter after being told they need vitamin D supplements

Thursday 21 July 11:38:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152163%2fvitamin_dFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The government announced Thursday that all Brits should consider taking vitamin D supplements during autumn and winter to protect bone and muscle health. SEE ALSO: Big changes are coming to the nutritional info printed on your food Public Health England's advice comes as the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition published a report suggesting everyone over the age of … [Link]

WIRED » WIRED Book Club: How Sci-Fi Author Ann Leckie Taught an AI to Sing With 20 Voices

Thursday 21 July 11:30:56 UTC 2016

WIRED Book Club: How Sci-Fi Author Ann Leckie Taught an AI to Sing With 20 VoicesWIRED talked to the author about her recent award-winning sci-fi novel—and her love of beautiful-looking objects. The post WIRED Book Club: How Sci-Fi Author Ann Leckie Taught an AI to Sing With 20 Voices appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How the RNC Would Handle a Worst-Case Scenario Like a Bio or Chemical Attack

Thursday 21 July 11:30:40 UTC 2016

How the RNC Would Handle a Worst-Case Scenario Like a Bio or Chemical AttackCleveland is prepared itself for biological, chemical, or radiological attack. The post How the RNC Would Handle a Worst-Case Scenario Like a Bio or Chemical Attack appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Dive Deep With the Men Clearing Cambodia’s Bombs by Hand

Thursday 21 July 11:30:27 UTC 2016

Dive Deep With the Men Clearing Cambodia’s Bombs by HandCambodia’s elite salvage diving team plunges up to 100 feet below the river's surface to search for explosives. The post Dive Deep With the Men Clearing Cambodia’s Bombs by Hand appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average Origami

Thursday 21 July 11:30:10 UTC 2016

These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average OrigamiIn the 1920s, Josef Albers taught a Bauhaus course in "paper study." Nearly a century later, his teachings are preserved in the work of artist Polly Verity. The post These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain't Your Average Origami appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » SoCal’s Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal’s Wettest River

Thursday 21 July 11:30:07 UTC 2016

SoCal’s Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal’s Wettest RiverSouthern California's huge water agency hopes that buying four islands east of San Francisco will secure its future water resources. The post SoCal's Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal's Wettest River appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Want the Best Iron Man Cosplay for Comic-Con? Call This Guy

Thursday 21 July 11:30:07 UTC 2016

Want the Best Iron Man Cosplay for Comic-Con? Call This GuyMeet Shawn Thorsson—the superhero of cosplay. The post Want the Best Iron Man Cosplay for Comic-Con? Call This Guy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » One book attempted to record the entire world history of fashion

Thursday 21 July 11:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f14906%2fracinetthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCivil costumes of the French nobility, 1364-1461.Image: Buyenlarge/Getty ImagesFirst published in six volumes between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume Historique was an unprecedented attempt to illustrate the entire history of human dress.Spanning the armor of ancient Roman warriors, the garb of Pacific Islanders and the gowns of French nobility, Racinet’s nearly 500 plates captured clothes, costumes and accessories in … [Link]

Mashable » 12 cringe-worthy YouTube comments that only a troll could love

Thursday 21 July 11:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15140%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f151739_2fvideo_makers_have_their_youtube_comments_read_to_them_textlessFeed-tw Feed-fb YouTube commenters constantly find ways to take cringe-worthy and awkward to a new level.  YouTube comments can be weird, harsh and sometimes just downright freaky. We sat down with the producers behind some of Mashable's best videos, and read them some of the most honest comments left on their projects.  Read more… More about Mashable Video, Watercooler Video, and Watercooler … [Link]

Mashable » Cat duo will remind you of an old married couple

Thursday 21 July 11:24:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15175%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-21_at_5.40.12_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Watching this pair of felines interacting with one another is like watching grandma and grandpa bicker. There's one cat that looks like it's attempting to give the other a back massage, but keeps getting rebuffed. While padding on its buddy's back with its paws, the submissive kitty keeps getting swiped at and even gets a few unimpressed looks. Poor thing! … [Link]

WIRED » Pokemon Go Isn’t The Solution to Nintendo’s Problems. It’s a Symptom of Them

Thursday 21 July 11:15:37 UTC 2016

Pokemon Go Isn’t The Solution to Nintendo’s Problems. It’s a Symptom of ThemNintendo didn't make Pokemon Go, and its huge success only proves that the products Nintendo does make are not what its fans want. The post Pokemon Go Isn't The Solution to Nintendo's Problems. It's a Symptom of Them appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » #PrayforSyria trends after U.S.-coalition airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Syria

Thursday 21 July 11:08:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152138%2fgettyimages-542679744Feed-tw Feed-fb U.S.-led airstrikes on an Islamic State (ISIS)-held village in Syria have killed dozens of civilians, including many women and children, in what is considered the deadliest attack on civilians since the start of the campaign against ISIS.  Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said at least 56 civilians, of which at least 11 were children, were killed in the … [Link]

Popular Science » China And US Train Together At Submarine Rescue

Thursday 21 July 11:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal LR7 submersible makes RIMPAC history The American and Chinese navies practice underwater rescue from deep sea wrecks, with a high tech submarine. [Link]

WIRED » Stack Overflow to Devs: Help Us Make Code Better by Example

Thursday 21 July 10:30:19 UTC 2016

Stack Overflow to Devs: Help Us Make Code Better by ExampleRead the docs—all in one place. The post Stack Overflow to Devs: Help Us Make Code Better by Example appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Elegant SciPy – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 21 July 10:29:21 UTC 2016

Get "Elegant SciPy" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Indian musician sisters give Sia's 'Cheap Thrills' a soulful instrumental remix

Thursday 21 July 10:20:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15170%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Another day, another stirring Indian cover. After a series of beautiful Indian instrumental versions of the Game of Thrones and Star Wars themes, Canadian-Indian sisters Aathy and Aara Thambiappah have presented a cover of Sia's "Cheap Thrills". Their rendition uses veena, a classical Indian stringed instrument, to lend a slow and soulful touch to the original, fast-paced electropop party song. … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Paul McCartney rock out to 'Live and Let Die' — in 360 degrees

Thursday 21 July 10:14:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15172%2fdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Legend Paul McCartney doesn't really need to prove his cool-factor. SEE ALSO: Virtual Paul McCartney app is mind-blowingly cool And yet, this incredible 360-degree VR video of the rockstar performing his hit "Live and Let Die" proves he's not one to rely solely on his iconic status to keep his shows fresh.  “The kids in my office — my team … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dark matter no-show puts favoured particles on death row

Thursday 21 July 10:02:44 UTC 2016

The LUX experiment has seen no sign of WIMPs, the leading candidate for dark matter. That means the elusive particles are running out of hiding places [Link]

New Scientist – News » Should people who are not terminally ill have the right to die?

Thursday 21 July 10:02:43 UTC 2016

The debate around extending assisted suicide to people who experience unbearable mental suffering, rather than physical suffering, is an ethical minefield [Link]

Slashdot » Corning Unveils Gorilla Glass 5, Can Survive Drops 'Up To 80% Of The Time'

Thursday 21 July 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: Corning has unveiled their new Gorilla Glass 5, which should make its way to high-end smartphones and other electronic devices later this year and into 2017. Gorilla Glass 5 is designed to improve drop performance from devices that are dropped onto rough surfaces from waist heigh to shoulder height. Corning … [Link]

Mashable » Code red: City of Sydney might be getting free sanitary items

Thursday 21 July 9:57:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152051%2ffeminine-hygiene-product-manufacturingFeed-tw Feed-fb You know what’s a worldwide bummer? Periods! Not the grammar kind, the blood kind. They make you cry for no reason and hurt like an invisible force is slowly grating your insides off.   And when you look at the price of pads and tampons, that invisible force may as well be called ~The Man~ such is the injustice of … [Link]

Mashable » Japan launches detailed 'Pokémon Go' safety plan before game drops

Thursday 21 July 9:38:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152066%2f7273a72f6ca846c085f9454ba9ea1a8cFeed-tw Feed-fb Following the recent criminal activities and unfortunate incidents that occured since Pokémon Go launched in several countries, Japan is taking measures to ensure the safety of its people. Rumours have been circulating since Monday that the augmented reality game is set to drop in Japan at any moment. SEE ALSO: To 'Pokémon Go' or no? Indonesian government is split on … [Link]

Mashable » The evolution of the Air Jordan will give you all the nostalgia

Thursday 21 July 8:31:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15055%2ftjq9v5bu-720Feed-tw Feed-fb In May, Mashable stopped by Nike's Oregon headquarters for a sneak peek of the new Air Jordan XXXI that launched on Wednesday.  One of the Jordan brand product line managers, Atienza, walked us down the Air Jordan memory lane, from the first sneaker to the most recent — and most innovative — addition to the line.  More details: http://on.mash.to/2a0kCpu  Read … [Link]

Mashable » Iconic and innovative, the Air Jordan XXXI continues the Nike legacy

Thursday 21 July 8:31:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15110%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f151913_2fjordansFeed-tw Feed-fb Before launching the line on Wednesday, Nike invited Mashable to Oregon for a behind-the-scenes first look at the new Air Jordan XXXI.  More details: http://on.mash.to/29Wah9x Read more… More about Mashable Video, Air Jordan, Nike, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama's Carpool Karaoke is here, wins everything

Thursday 21 July 7:57:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15167%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Ladies and gentlemen, we might have reached peak Carpool Karaoke.  In the latest edition of James Corden's sketch show, Michelle Obama is picked up outside the White House and, after a quick tour of the residency's surroundings, starts singing and dancing with the British host.  The First Lady reveals she hasn't travelled in the front seat of a car for … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can draw your own Snapchat facial filters

Thursday 21 July 7:48:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152038%2fsnapchatFeed-tw Feed-fb Love Snapchat but need more selfie filters? Now you can draw your own. The app's latest update, which includes Bitmoji integration, also comes with a filter it calls a Face Paint Lens that allows you to draw on your own face to create a filter that works in real time. SEE ALSO: How to use Snapchat Memories Here, you can … [Link]

Mashable » Final 'Divergent' movie may skip the big screen

Thursday 21 July 7:39:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151985%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f32034_2fnetr5ejnjoxdwa_1_aFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Divergent's final film reportedly may skip the big screen. Ascendant, the final installment in Lionsgate's dystopian franchise, may instead launch as a television movie followed by a spinoff series. The studio declined to comment. However, sources familiar with the situation told Variety that Lionsgate is exploring the alternative method of distribution. The franchise, based on the best-selling … [Link]

Mashable » Teenagers burn puppies and circulate horrific video on WhatsApp

Thursday 21 July 7:38:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f152009%2fpuppiesFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This post contains a graphic and upsetting video. In a horrifying incident of animal cruelty, police in the southern city of Hyderabad have arrested eight teenagers for burning a litter of three puppies alive. The boys, who were all under the age of 18 years, recorded a video of the incident, which was then circulated on WhatsApp and social … [Link]

Slashdot » 47 Years Ago Today, Apollo 11 Landed On the Moon

Thursday 21 July 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: At this point 47 years ago we had begun our orbit around the Moon," writes Buzz Aldrin in a tweet. Today, Wednesday, July 20th, 2016, marks the 47th anniversary of when NASA astronauts landed on the moon for the very first time. Fox News reports: "Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins blasted off from … [Link]

Mashable » Line will launch animated Singapore sticker set to celebrate the country's 51st birthday

Thursday 21 July 6:44:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151947%2fa3c6e6e64c464345b945f4ce238025c9Feed-tw Feed-fb SINGAPORE — Japanese messaging app Line has kicked off celebrations for the island nation's 51st birthday with a brand new animated sticker set coming. Singapore's National Day falls on Aug. 9 and commemorates its independence from Malaysia in 1965. This is not Line's first Singapore-themed sticker set, but is the first edition to be animated. Called "Happy National Day, Singapore", … [Link]

Mashable » Why some people choose to take on their Twitter trolls

Thursday 21 July 6:44:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151995%2fe55e3ae532b34df68995e25ee1f98d94Feed-tw Feed-fb For many groups, among them women, people of colour and the LGBTQ community, Twitter can be an endless sink of emotional energy. In just one week, the Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones signed off after being subject to a deluge of abuse, and the platform's hand was forced when it came to Milo Yiannopoulos, conservative pundit and the pied piper of … [Link]

Mashable » One year on Earth seen from a million miles away

Thursday 21 July 6:05:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15161%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb In July last year, NASA relayed the very first image taken by its Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (ironically, EPIC for short).  The image marked the first of its kind to show the sunlit side of the Earth. A year later, NASA has gifted us dwelling here on the big spinning rock with vision of what a year on Earth looks … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2313: Don't be a dodo!

Thursday 21 July 4:00:42 UTC 2016

JoT thumbIf only trolls would go extinct! [Link]

Mashable » Trump came very close to kissing Mike Pence's silver fox face

Thursday 21 July 3:38:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151941%2ftrumppenceFeed-tw Feed-fb On Monday, Donald Trump showed us how to make an entrance. On Wednesday, he schooled us in how to make an exit. After Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence delivered a competent, if not entirely rousing, speech Wednesday night, Trump appeared from the sidelines. He then proceeded to congratulate Mike Pence by blowing him a kiss on his cheek, just … [Link]

Mashable » Laura Ingraham declares war on man buns and skinny jeans

Thursday 21 July 3:34:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15150%2fsitethumb1__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbTaking on the wrath of hip kids everywhere, the conservative radio host Laura Ingraham compared Hillary Clinton's presumptive nomination to a cruel joke, "like skinny jeans on men or man buns."  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rnc2016, Laura Ingraham, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Slashdot » How The Internet Helps Sex Workers Keep Customers Honest

Thursday 21 July 3:30:00 UTC 2016

HughPickens.com writes: Mid-range prostitution is a relatively new market, enabled by technology. Before the internet, it was hard for escorts to find customers: They had to either walk the streets searching for customers, rely on word-of-mouth, or work with agencies. The internet changed all that as Allison Schrager writes at Quartz that if you work at Goldman Sachs in NYC … [Link]

WIRED » Tesla’s Plan For World Domination Includes Buses and Semis

Thursday 21 July 3:18:43 UTC 2016

Tesla’s Plan For World Domination Includes Buses and SemisTesla’s plans just got way bigger. In a blog post Elon Musk announced a new range of vehicles, and ride-sharing. The post Tesla's Plan For World Domination Includes Buses and Semis appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Watch Ted Cruz get booed for not endorsing Trump

Thursday 21 July 3:08:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15156%2fevdvtq7w-720Feed-tw Feed-fbThe crowd reacted when he did not endorse Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Rnc2016, Ted Cruz, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » 'Mr. Robot' may have just revealed this season's most pivotal character

Thursday 21 July 3:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f150113%2fnup_172826_0217Feed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of Mr. Robot. If one thing's for certain, it's that nothing is ever what it seems with Mr. Robot. While hordes of Mr. Robot fans are still trying to comprehend the countless theories that have stemmed from last week's two-hour premiere — Vulture's take may still frustratingly ring true — this … [Link]

Mashable » Amorous roos caught romancing during moonlit bushwalk

Thursday 21 July 2:55:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151841%2f2e8bc89ce6b74a87a4536fae0076723fFeed-tw Feed-fb Sean Blocksidge got a little more bang for his buck when late-night bush bashing on Wednesday evening in Western Australia. Out scouting new trails for his company of bushwalking tours, he stumbled upon two kangaroos, backlit by a rising full moon and in a loving embrace.  That's how it started anyway. But as the intrepid photographer bore witness to, it … [Link]

Mashable » Retired astronaut Eileen Collins stops shy of endorsing Donald Trump

Thursday 21 July 2:54:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151845%2fc0865313b9ad4e238a78f9f8bf28d179Feed-tw Feed-fb In a speech before the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, retired astronaut Eileen Collins delivered a sharp rebuke of NASA's recent leadership, endorsing controversial Republican nominee Donald Trump in all but name.  Collins, who was the first woman to command a NASA space shuttle mission, had been expected to deliver a nonpartisan speech, and stopped just shy of issuing … [Link]

Mashable » Bus driver executes almost impossible U-turn to save the day

Thursday 21 July 2:53:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151906%2f884f7263jw1f602tttl9aj20ck09fmy7Feed-tw Feed-fb If the producers of the Speed franchise are ever thinking of making a third movie, they should consider hiring this Chinese bus driver as a stuntman. The city of Xingtai in central China's Hebei province has been hit by heavy rainfall, which led to massive floods that disrupted transportation in the region.  SEE ALSO: Terrifying hailstorm damages front of plane … [Link]

Mashable » 31 years of Air Jordan history in 6 minutes

Thursday 21 July 2:27:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15135%2ftjq9v5bu-720Feed-tw Feed-fb Few people on Earth know the iconic Air Jordan sneaker line like Jeff Atienza. So who better to take us on an Air Jordan safari?  Mashable was at Nike's Oregon headquarters in May for an early look at the Air Jordan XXXI (the line's latest offering, which was officially unveiled Wednesday). While at Nike HQ months before the unveil, we … [Link]

Mashable » Heidi Cruz rushed out by security after crowd turns on Ted Cruz

Thursday 21 July 2:23:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151896%2fheidi_cruz_escorted_out_videoFeed-tw Feed-fb Heidi Cruz, wife of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, was reportedly rushed out of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night after the crowd turned on her husband at the end of his speech. Boos rained down on Ted Cruz as he issued a speech calling for people to vote on their "conscience" and declining to officially endorse Donald Trump, despite … [Link]

Mashable » Ted Cruz booed hard at Republican convention

Thursday 21 July 2:03:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151840%2fap_16203063923421Feed-tw Feed-fb Ted Cruz said a lot during his speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention.  But the one thing the Texas senator didn't say, was an endorsement for the party's newly nominated candidate: Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump entered the RNC like an extraterrestrial wrestling superstar In the waning moments of Cruz's speech, which many saw as … [Link]

Mashable » 'Graham' is the interactive face of road trauma – and it's not pretty

Thursday 21 July 1:57:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151781%2ftacc1157_graham_face-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Though staying safe on the road is a universal concern, it took a distinct contemporary artist from Australia to bring the issue to life so literally. Meet Graham. He's a little different. With a bulbous head, gnarly feet and many 'a nipple, he's a visual representation of what humans would look like if they had evolved to withstand car crashes.  … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump accidentally thanked the wrong Scott Walker on Twitter

Thursday 21 July 1:56:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151827%2fscreen_shot_2016-07-20_at_9.45.43_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb After Gov. Scott Walker's speech at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump naturally sent out a warm message of thanks to the governor. One problem: Trump thanked the wrong Scott Walker. SEE ALSO: Laura Ingraham declares war on hipsters at Republican convention Instead of tweeting to the Wisconsin governor @ScottWalker, the Trump Team accidentally tweeted to WDSU News anchor Scott … [Link]

Mashable » Third Eye Blind concert takes sour turn when band takes anti-GOP stance

Thursday 21 July 1:42:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15111%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f151517_2fwatermarkthumbnail-1.00_00_00_00.still001__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb While performing a charity concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Third Eye Blind challenged the Republican Party's positions on several issues, and stressed the importance of acceptance and love.  The crowd — many of whom were attending the Republican National Convention — booed the band, but based on the group's Twitter page, the members of … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk reveals his new master plan for Tesla

Thursday 21 July 1:42:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f148327%2f9ad9e5d6bfd8401ca288f952dcda7ccaFeed-tw Feed-fb Elon Musk revealed the second part of the so-called "Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan" on Wednesday night, which the company is calling "Master Plan, Part Deux." Musk began by laying out why Tesla seeks to buy SolarCity. Without the two being one, Musk won't be able to create an integrated solar-roof-with-battery product "that just works." With such a product, Musk … [Link]

Popular Science » Tesla's New 4-Item To-Do List

Thursday 21 July 1:41:23 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Elon Musk lays out his plan for the future of Tesla After completing the first plan in 10 years, Tesla founder Elon Musk lays out his vision for the future of Tesla with a second master plan. [Link]

Mashable » Interactive chatbot lets you speak in real-time with a World War I soldier

Thursday 21 July 1:36:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151790%2f32b6b16a25574f72b434ed0422057ff4Feed-tw Feed-fb The rise of the bot has been one of the dominant tech trends of 2016, but apart from ordering you flowers or an Uber, the automated systems could also deliver a history lesson. News Corp Australia has launched a chatbot on Facebook Messenger that allows users to interact with Tasmanian soldier Archie Barwick, who fought in World War I. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Feds Seize KickassTorrents Domains and Arrest Owner In Poland

Thursday 21 July 1:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Federal authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of the alleged mastermind of KickassTorrents (KAT), the world's largest BitTorrent distribution site. As of this writing, the site is still up. Prosecutors have formally charged Artem Vaulin, 30, of Ukraine, with one count of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, one count of … [Link]

Mashable » How the Air Jordan XXXI became a high-tech basketball sneaker

Thursday 21 July 1:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f150171%2fjordanthumbFeed-tw Feed-fb BEAVERTON, Ore. — In the spring of 1977, a kid named Michael Jordan was finishing eighth grade in Wilmington, North Carolina. He hadn't yet been cut from his high school varsity squad. He hadn't yet hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship Game for the University of North Carolina. And he certainly hadn't become Michael Jordan, the NBA … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'Listen to Me' takes you on the road trip from your nightmares

Thursday 21 July 1:08:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f150784%2flisten-to-meFeed-tw Feed-fb Buckle up, readers! We're in for a road trip. This week on the MashReads Podcast, we are joined by author Hannah Pittard to read and discuss her new book Listen to Me. It follows Mark and Maggie, a professor and veterinarian, respectively, as they take a  road trip across the country. Each must confront the trauma and anxiety Maggie experiences … [Link]

Mashable » Laura Ingraham declares war on hipsters at Republican convention

Thursday 21 July 1:02:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15143%2flauraingrahamFeed-tw Feed-fb For far too long, men all across America have worn man buns without stigma — but that stops today. During the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, conservative commentator Laura Ingraham finally spoke out about the American man bun epidemic. No longer content to sit quietly by the sidelines, Ingraham shared her anti-skinny jeans and manbun-phobic views loudly and proudly.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Saudi Arabia Revives 15-Year-Old Ban On 'Zionism-Promoting' Pokemon

Thursday 21 July 0:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Clerics in Saudi Arabia have renewed a 15-year-old ban on Pokemon, following the release of the highly popular augmented reality version of the game, Pokemon Go. According to Reuters, the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Religious Scholars reaffirmed a 2001 ban on the game. The Times of Israel reports: "While fatwa no. 21,758 makes … [Link]

Mashable » Anna Faris and Rhys Darby make a flight safety video you'll actually want to watch

Thursday 21 July 0:36:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f15141%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb New Zealand's flagship airline Air New Zealand are purveyors of air safety videos you'll actually want to watch. Their latest offering features Anna Faris and Flight of the Conchords' Rhys Darby who gift us with a tongue in cheek Hollywood spoof that marries cinematic tropes with messages about the importance of wearing a seatbelt during turbulence, somehow. In 2014 we … [Link]

Mashable » Did Zara rip off this small artist? Social media certainly thinks so.

Thursday 21 July 0:14:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f151741%2fap_632902809408Feed-tw Feed-fb Another day, another dollar. That's how Zara's response sounded to an independent artist who recently claimed the Spanish brand copied her designs.  The artist, Los Angeles-based Tuesday Bassen, recently posted a screen grab accusing the international retailer of stealing her original pieces.  "Over the past year, [Zara] has been copying my artwork (thanks to all that have tipped me off … [Link]

Slashdot » BlackBerry CEO 'Disturbed' By Apple's Hard Line On Encryption

Thursday 21 July 0:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: BlackBerry CEO John Chen said he is "disturbed" by Apple's tough approach to encryption and user privacy, warning that the firm's attitude is harmful to society. Earlier this year, Chen said in response to Apple resisting the government's demands to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters: "We are indeed in a … [Link]

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