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 » Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump
The gaffe-ridden Republican convention came to a triumphant end Thursday night with a flurry of balloons, fireworks and the unmistakable riff of Free's classic "All Right Now." As the party danced the night away and others celebrated the end of the longest nominee acceptance speech in the last four decades, a pinned tweet on Free singer Paul Rodgers' Twitter page made … [Link]
WIRED » It Would Take a Lot of THC to Contaminate a Water Supply
A small town in Colorado detected THC in samples of its water supply. That's probably not what it is. The post It Would Take a Lot of THC to Contaminate a Water Supply appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Issa Bill Would Kill A Big H-1B Loophole
ErichTheRed writes: This isn't perfect, but it is the first attempt I've seen at removing the "body shop" loophole in the H-1B visa system. A bill has been introduced in Congress that would raise the minimum wage for an H-1B holder from $60K to $100K, and place limits on the body shop companies that employ mostly H-1B holders in a … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Harry Potter' nursery is so perfect the artist must have used magic to create it
This is certainly an upgrade from the cupboard under the stairs. Parents Kaycee and Casey Daniel went all out when creating their baby's Harry Potter-themed nursery with artist Nate Baranowski. SEE ALSO: A baby Mandrake is the star of this magical 'Harry Potter' photo shoot "Our Harry Potter nursery is finally complete after several months of planning! I absolutely love the … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 outtakes are a battle of the bloopers
Warning: Spoilers. And funny stuff. But also spoilers. "Hold the laughter," Hodor's brother, Holaug (probably). The Game of Thrones Season 6 blooper reel landed Friday in the lead-up to the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' announces big changes for Season 7 Daenerys Targaryen stumbles over Dothraki words while riding a piece of green screen … [Link]
WIRED » Who Does the Game of Thrones Cast Think Should Get the Iron Throne?
The cast entertained one very important question during their Comic-Con panel. Here's what they said. The post Who Does the Game of Thrones Cast Think Should Get the Iron Throne? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast To Offer Pay-As-You-Go TV, Broadband Service
An anonymous reader quotes a report from DSLReports: Comcast plans to roll-out prepaid cable TV and internet services later this year in portions of Illinois and four other states. According to a company announcement, Comcast's Xfinity Prepaid Services lets users sign up for TV or internet services and renew service for seven or 30 days at a time — instead … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders celebrates the NBA's All-Star statement with a most baller GIF
The NBA on Thursday took the stand so many hoped it would by moving its 2017 All-Star game out of North Carolina in response to the state's recent anti-LGBT legislation. If you're still feeling the Bern, you'll love what happened the following day. SEE ALSO: Concussions ended his promising NFL career, so he became an Olympian instead Bernie Sanders — the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' is getting political in Japan
The world of Pokémon Go got political in Asia this week. On the day the worldwide hit game finally came to Japan (which is incidentally the home of Pokémon), players in China started using GPS spoofers to take over Japanese gyms, according to a post on Reddit. The move has been described on the site as a "patriotic movement" on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Edward Snowden At Comic-Con: 'I Live a Surprisingly Free Life'
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Guardian: Director Oliver Stone talked to whistleblower Edward Snowden in front of an audience at a question and answer session on Thursday evening. He compared Snowden's anxiety over his own appearance in his Snowden biopic film "Snowden" to that of Donald Trump, who was cut from one of his films six … [Link]
WIRED » Elon Musk Wants to Make Solar Tech Lustworthy. Smart Move
In the near future, installation costs and solar cell efficiency won't be what keeps people from going solar. It'll be looks. The post Elon Musk Wants to Make Solar Tech Lustworthy. Smart Move appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' explains why you won't see Season 7 soon
SAN DIEGO — Winter has come, but it's going to be a while before we actually see it. At Comic-Con 2016, showrunners Dan Weiss and David Benioff explained that the seven episodes of the upcoming Season 7 of the show won't even start filming until the end of the year — because it is apparently mostly set in a wintry landscape, … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists' Biggest Search For Dark Matter To Date Just Turned Up Nothing
Peter Dockrill, reporting for ScienceAlert: For something that's hypothesised to make up more than 80 percent of the mass of the entire universe, it's no easy thing to detect the existence of dark matter. That's the conclusion the world is coming to today, after scientists announced that a massive $10 million experiment to find traces of elusive dark matter particles … [Link]
Mashable » Everything we know about what's next for 'The Walking Dead' and 'Fear the Walking Dead'
Two hours of zombie talk greeted fans at Comic-Con Friday afternoon when The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead held back to back panels spilling secrets — but not THAT Negan secret — about their respective new seasons. "We’re not going to speak about it," star Andrew Lincoln explained early on in the chat about totally dodging the "Who does … [Link]
Slashdot » MasterCard Is Buying the Core of the British Payments Infrastructure
Mastercard has agreed to purchase a controlling stake in VocalLink, the payments processor that handles most payroll and household bill processing in the UK. The American payment giant will be paying up to $1.14 billion. Fortune reports: According to MasterCard MA, the deal would create "the first true combination of the traditional person-to-merchant cards business with a clearing business." That … [Link]
Mashable » If you're not carrying your huge dog in a tote bag, what's wrong with you?
A big dog in a canvas tote might be just the thing we all need to see right now. It might not be the exact formula for world peace, but it's a delightful reminder of how strange New York City can be sometimes. SEE ALSO: Fluffy little rescue dog posing with food is our ideal Instagram account Alex Romano captured a … [Link]
Mashable » The New Yorker's Snapchat is mesmerizing
Tapping through my Snapchat stories one afternoon, I was arrested by a rudimentary doodle. “This Week’s Cover” it said in neon scrawl. This simple snap was everything I didn’t know I needed in my life. SEE ALSO: This Snapchat feature can tell you if your crush is into you Since then, The New Yorker's Snapchat stories have become an obsession for … [Link]
Mashable » Sia's going to be a pop star pony in 'My Little Pony: The Movie'
Sia is bringing her epic vocals and even more epic wig to My Little Pony: The Movie. During the My Little Pony Panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, Hasbro and Lionsgate announced that the "Chandelier" hit songwriter has joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of the beloved childhood toy franchise. And while her character may not look much like … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's Democratic National Convention will be all about the texts
It appears the slogan of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is: Gotta text 'em all. Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will reportedly announce her pick for vice president via a text message to her supporters on Friday, one day before the two are scheduled to appear together for the first time on the same ticket. Clinton is already known as the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple: Pokemon Go Sets Record For Most Downloads In Its First Week
An anonymous reader writes: Apple has confirmed to TechCrunch that Pokemon Go has attracted more downloads in the App Store during its first week than any other app in App Store history. What's even more surprisingly is that the app was only available in a few countries at the time — it initially launched in New Zealand, Australia and the … [Link]
Mashable » Peter Thiel's speech was an LGBTQ milestone, just not the one we wanted
Last night, Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel made history as the first openly gay speaker in the history of the Republican National Convention. His speech drew real applause, however hesitant or polite, and made big headlines across major media outlets and every social platform. Here was an openly gay man, advocating on behalf of a political party that has long refused … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer body slams black teacher, violent arrest caught on camera
Breaion King, 26, opened her car door in a parking lot on June 15, 2015, but was immediately told to get back inside. Austin police officer Bryan Richter approached and told her he'd pulled her over for speeding. Moments later, he ducked into her car and grabbed at King, who wailed in protest. Richter yanked King up and threw her onto … [Link]
Mashable » Strangers band together to save a man's life
A driver lost control of his car when a book flew up from the back seat and into his vision. A group of strangers came to the rescue. Read more…More about Mashable Video, South Carolina, Strangers Helping People, Real Time Video, and Us World
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Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' just showed first Season 7 trailer at Comic-Con
The trailer for Season 7 of The Walking Dead was just shown during the show's Comic-Con panel Friday afternoon. SEE ALSO: 'Walking Dead' promotes four to series regulars Who does Negan kill? Well, it won't surprise anyone to learn that the first season 7 footage doesn't clear anything up on that front. Instead, we see flashback footage from all the potential … [Link]
WIRED » The Essence of Cuteness, and All the Other News You Missed This Week
Editor’s note: We’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post The Essence of Cuteness, and All the Other News You Missed This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » YouTube taps British politician as head of diversity
YouTube is upping its diversity efforts by adding a new member to its exec team. Oona King, a member of Britain’s House of Lords, announced Thursday she is leaving her political post to join YouTube as Global Director of Diversity Marketing. At an event held at the House of Commons, she told fellow MPs: "It’s an amazing opportunity to go where … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dragnet to find Turkey coup plotters is harming academic freedom
The autonomy of research and academic institutions in Turkey has long been under attack but is now facing an existential threat, says Caghan Kizil [Link]
WIRED » This Is What It’s Like to Direct Donald Trump in a Movie
A few years ago, Oliver Stone asked the Donald to film a cameo for one of his movies. It went … OK? The post This Is What It's Like to Direct Donald Trump in a Movie appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber Reminds People It's a 'Real Business'
An anonymous reader writes: While Google Fiber gets a massive amount of media hype (justly based on its disruptive speed and price point), the reality is that despite numerous city "launches" — not that many people can actually get the service. But while many ISPs and analysts have dismissed Google Fiber as an adorable experiment that will never impact them, … [Link]
Mashable » A beginner's guide: How to play 'Pokémon Go'
If you're starting out in the colorful world of Pokémon Go and you're keen to catch them all/be the best like no one ever was/etc., there are a few key things you need to get to grips with first. Whether you've never played Pokémon before or you have fond childhood memories that you're looking to rekindle, you'll still be starting from … [Link]
Mashable » A definitive ranking of all 20 guest rappers on DJ Drama's new album
With a whopping 20 guests appearing over 10 tracks, DJ Drama’s Quality Street Music 2 is a showcase of the mixtape master’s favorite hip-hop artists of the moment. Established rap royalty like T.I., Lil Wayne and Jeezy line up alongside fresh faces including Lil Uzi Vert, Young Life and WDNG Crshrs while a sprinkling of R&B guests smooth out the listening … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's AI is already making him toast
Mark Zuckerberg's personal artificial intelligence is already toast…ing his bread. Since January, the Facebook founder and CEO has been working on an AI to help him at home and with work. "You can think of it kind of like Jarvis in Iron Man," he wrote on Facebook in January. SEE ALSO: Senator pummels Mark Zuckerberg with questions about gun sales on … [Link]
WIRED » Gadget Lab Podcast: Modular Smartphones Are the Future
This week: Declining smartwatch sales, the modular future of smartphones, and Tesla's big vision. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Modular Smartphones Are the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sanders turns the heat up to make Clinton a real climate champ
The Democrats' platform will be tougher on climate change than Hillary Clinton might like, a welcome outcome of Bernie Sanders' popularity, says Matthew Nisbet [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart unleashes fiery rant as he takes over 'The Late Show'
Jon Stewart returned to late night to share his very passionate thoughts about Donald Trump. He sure let 'em have it. Read more…More about Mashable Video, The Late Show, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Real Time Video
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Slashdot » FCC Calls On Phone Companies To Offer Free Robocall Blocking
The FCC chairman on Friday pressed major U.S. phone companies to take immediate steps to develop technology that blocks unwanted automated calls available to consumers at no charge. Chairman Tom Wheeler, in letters to CEOs of Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular, Level 3 Communications, Frontier Communications, Bandwidth.com, and T-Mobile, said that so-called robocalls, automated pre-recorded telephone calls often from … [Link]
Mashable » Surprise! Seth Rogen's 'Sausage Party' is kind of smart.
SAN DIEGO — When giggling stoner guru Seth Rogen invites you to watch an animated feature he wrote by the name of Sausage Party — and when you walk past posters that basically turn Rogen's character, Frank the hot dog, into a dick joke — it's fair to say your expectations are set to minimum. Probably the last thing you're expecting … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Tracer
Each Overwatch hero is a special snowflake. Different guns, different abilities, different movement speeds, different quirks. Learning to excel with one hero doesn't mean you've mastered Overwatch. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook activates Safety Check in Munich amid ongoing shooting situation
UPDATED July 22 3:52 p.m. PT Facebook activated its Safety Check on Friday as an ongoing operation enveloped the streets of central Munich. SEE ALSO: Facebook activates Safety Check for Nice after truck rams into parade Amid reports of three men with firearms on the loose, the city's underground network was shut down, heavily armed police patrolled the streets and authorities … [Link]
Slashdot » China Wants To Be a Top 10 Nation For Automation By Putting More Robots In Its Factories
An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report: China is aiming for a top-10 ranking in automation for its industries by 2020 by putting more robots in its factories, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) said. China's push to modernize its manufacturing with robotics is partly a response to labor shortages and fast-rising wages. But the world's second-largest economy still has … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Holliday takes 95-mph fastball to the face like a stone-cold savage
St. Louis Cardinals star Matt Holliday is "day to day" after a pitch traveling 95 miles per hour slammed into his face during a Thursday night MLB game. That's right — Holliday took a 95-mph pitch to the face and somehow avoided significant injury. SEE ALSO: A woman's touching quest to get Grandpa to Fenway one last time Matt Holliday was … [Link]
Mashable » Cordial deer bows after each treat
The most gracious animal of the year award goes to none other than this precious deer who, after nibbling up some treats, expressed the sweetest gestures of gratitude. After each treat, the deer politely bows. The woman who paid a visit to the deer was reportedly visiting Nara Park, a public park in Japan where thousands of sika deer, native … [Link]
WIRED » There Might Actually Be a Warm Bodies Sequel
Teresa Palmer, who played Julie in the original film, says there's a chance we might get a follow-up to the zombie rom-com. The post There Might Actually Be a Warm Bodies Sequel appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 3-month-old baby girl hears mom's voice for the first time
This week, 3-month-old Annabelle Lawrence, who was born deaf, was fitted with two hearing aids. Shortly after, she heard her mom's voice for the first time. Understandably, Annabelle's response really runs the gamut of emotion — she's experiencing one of the five senses for the first time, after all. But there's one reaction that stands out: her big smile. Anyway, … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The First Slurpee Delivery By Drone
Aviation Man, it’s a hot one drone delivers slurpee… [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' sets App Store record for most downloads in its first week, Apple says
It’s not just that you think everyone around you is playing Pokémon Go. Everyone really is playing Pokémon Go, according to new data from Apple. Apple said the augmented reality game was the most downloaded app on its App Store during the first week of release ever. That's the best first week in all eight years of the App Store's history, … [Link]
Mashable » Artisanal astronaut ice cream is one giant leap for tastebuds
Astronaut ice cream (whose actual journey into space is widely questioned) is that freeze-dried brick you bought on your eighth grade field trip to the space museum. It tasted like cardboard dipped in strawberry cough syrup. Now there's a Kickstarter aimed at delivering not only the freeze-dried cool factor but also delicious goods. 
Astronaut ice cream goes gourmetImage: gastronaut ice creamSEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Fortune 500 Company Hires Ransomware Gang To Hack the Competition
It's no secret that ransomware hackers are in the business to make money. But a new business arrangement hitting the news today may surprise many. Vice's Motherboard, citing research and investigation (PDF) from security firm F-Secure, is reporting that a Fortune 500 company, the name of which hasn't been unveiled, hired a ransomware gang to hack its competitors. From the … [Link]
WIRED » For One Glorious Night, Jon Stewart Revived His Daily Show
He’s got a deal with HBO, but Stewart spent the week popping up on Stephen Colbert's live shows during the Republican National Convention. The post For One Glorious Night, Jon Stewart Revived His Daily Show appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » With Brexit, APIs Just Became Geopolitical
London holds the reputation of fintech capital of the world, leading the forward-thinking EU as it seeks a more integrated European payments market. This is currently being built around the EU’s Revised Payments Services Directive (PSD2) that requires all banks operating in the EU to provide customers with access to account and transaction information, as well as payment initiation to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No more space race rhetoric: it’s not just about the US any more
Increasingly nationalistic language around space exploration is distracting us from science that we can only do collaboratively, says Lisa Grossman [Link]
Mashable » Alcohol's cancer risks outweigh any health benefits, study shows
Drinking alcohol is a direct cause of at least seven forms of cancer, and the more you drink, the higher your risk, a new analysis found. The report’s author said she hoped to cut through the barrage of studies and stories that can leave readers with conflicting views of alcohol’s effects. After all, isn’t a nightly glass of wine supposed to … [Link]
Mashable » David Ortiz does legendary baseball thing, drops even more legendary quote
David Ortiz hit a baseball so hard during a Boston Red Sox batting practice that the ball got stuck in a Fenway Park foul pole. But this is David Ortiz we're dealing with here, so that's only half the story. His explanation is even better. SEE ALSO: A woman's touching quest to get Grandpa to Fenway one last time Pesky's Pole … [Link]
Mashable » 360-degree video tour of North Korea gets you inside its isolated capital
North Korea is a bizarre place, cut off from the rest of the world under its dictatorship. Only about 2,500 foreigners reportedly visit the country every year. Heck, most people don't want to visit North Korea because it's such a strange place. Thanks to 360-degree cameras and VR headsets, you can now see what life is like in the capital … [Link]
Popular Science » Glowing Green Juice Could Change How We Examine Intestines
Health Rx: A tall glass of fluorescent spinach Researchers developed a juice that glows all the way down, in order to better study the intestinal tract. [Link]
WIRED » It’s Official: Edward Snowden Is a Total Movie Star Now
The whistleblower has a cameo as himself in Oliver Stone's forthcoming film about his life. The post It’s Official: Edward Snowden Is a Total Movie Star Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 'The Hillary Leaks' – Wikileaks Releases 19,252 Previously Unseen DNC Emails
Reader schwit1 writes: The state department's release of Hillary emails may be over, but that of Wikileaks is just starting. Moments ago, Julian Assange's whistleblower organization released over 19,000 emails and more than 8,000 attachments from the Democratic National Committee. This is part one of their new Hillary Leaks series, Wikileaks said in press release.:"Today, Friday 22 July 2016 at … [Link]
WIRED » The Silicon Valley Cast Doesn’t Do Panels—They Do Improv
Most Comic-Con panels are just cast and crew answering questions. But for the team behind HBO's Silicon Valley-skewering show, it's a comedy routine. The post The Silicon Valley Cast Doesn't Do Panels—They Do Improv appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Children warned not to feed dogs chocolate like Prince George did
LONDON — A cute picture of a barefoot Prince George feeding his pet spaniel Lupo an ice cream warmed his fans' hearts on the little royal's third birthday. But not everyone was happy. SEE ALSO: These adorable photos prove that 3-year-old Prince George is still as cute as ever Animal welfare organizations have expressed concerns about a treat that may contain … [Link]
Popular Science » Update: Dark Matter's Mysteries Remain Elusive
Science After years of studying beneath the Earth's surface, dark matter still eludes observation The announcement came at an international dark matter conference in the UK yesterday. [Link]
Popular Science » A Sea-Slug-Powered Robot, Zuckerberg’s A.I. Toaster, And Other Amazing Images
Science Our favorite science images of the week Our favorite images from this week in science and tech. [Link]
Popular Science » Debate: Who Was The Best Captain In Star Trek?
Entertainment Who best led us where no man has gone before? 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]
Slashdot » How Apple and Facebook Helped To Take Down KickassTorrents
Reader itwbennett writes (edited): Artem Vaulin, the alleged owner of the torrent directory service KickassTorrents, was arrested in Poland earlier this week, charged with copyright infringement and money laundering. As we dig deeper as to what exactly happened, it turns out Apple and Facebook were among the companies that handed over data to the U.S. in its investigation. Department of … [Link]
Mashable » Motorized suitcase lets you ride to your gate like a boss
Walking to your gate is for chumps. Moving through an airport can be a hassle. Between security, crowds and endless lanes of concrete flooring between you and your gate, it can be an exhausting way to travel. SEE ALSO: A fancy travel gadget allows you to pull your suitcase with your butt Modobag, a ridable suitcase, aims to give your … [Link]
Mashable » College student uses Twitter to return Ivanka Trump's lost earring
Thank heavens for social media-savvy college students. Tragedy struck at the Republican National Convention this week when Ivanka Trump misplaced her long, white and elegantly tampon-esque earring. The next day, an Ohio student, who goes by Annabelle Marie on Twitter, somehow discovered it under Ivanka's seat. SEE ALSO: Where are they? The Republicans who skipped their national convention. Thus began Annabelle's … [Link]
Popular Science » American Military Will Test Toyota Trucks For War
Military Like many other militaries already have Toyota wars… [Link]
Mashable » $99 Superdock turns Android phones into laptops — but why?
Stop me if you've heard this idea before: Imagine turning your smartphone into a laptop just by plugging it into a laptop "shell." Yeah… it's not a new idea and yet Superbook, a product that promises to turn your Android phone into a laptop, has already smashed its Kickstarter campaign goal of $50,000 with more than $398,000 pledged as of this … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Delays Secretive Car Project
Cars Pushed back to 2021 Someone upset the Apple Car. [Link]
Mashable » This is how you lead like a boss — and not a pretender
Are you playing at being a boss, or are you being a leader—as in throwing your whole self into helping bring out the best in the people around you? People who play the role are dime a dozen, and even the best of them eventually wear out the people around them. But leaders know they have a chance to positively impact … [Link]
Mashable » Former Ku Klux Klan leader who supports Donald Trump now running for U.S. Senate
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke announced Friday on his website that he plans to run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. A registered Republican, he would be seeking an open seat vacated by Republican David Vitter. SEE ALSO: Queen says Trump's use of 'We Are the Champions' was 'against our wishes' Duke's announcement came as the state is grappling with … [Link]
Mashable » Schoolboys find brilliant way to get around no shorts rule
England experienced an extraordinary heatwave this week (it's already over, don't worry) and these teenagers found a genius form of protest against school rules. After being punished for wearing shorts on the hottest day so far this year, four year nine pupils at Brighton's Longhill High School showed up the next day wearing skirts. The cheeky pupils opted for the agreed … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tops Warren Buffett, becomes the third richest person in the world
Jeff Bezos just snuck past Warren Buffett to become the third-richest person on Earth. The Amazon.com Inc. founder’s net worth was $65.05 billion Thursday, topping Buffett by $32 million on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. With the gain, Bezos’s wealth has increased by $5.4 billion this year, marking a resurgence after it fell to as low as $43 billion in February amid turbulent global … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony Is the Only Remaining Obstacle To PS4-Xbox Cross-Play
In March, Microsoft announced native support for cross-platform play between Xbox One and Windows 10. At the time, the company also added that this support could be extended to "other console and PC networks," something which led people to wonder if truly cross-platform gaming, on any platform, was next. When asked, Sony did say that it was open to the … [Link]
Mashable » Comic-Con got a sneak peek at some 'Hey Arnold!' film artwork
Start dusting off your shrine to Arnold in your closet—we finally have a glimpse of what characters from the long awaited Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will look like. Craig Bartlett, creator of the Nickelodeon hit show, spoke at 2016 Comic-Con in San Diego this past week and revealed some artwork of key characters like Arnold, Gerald, Helga and Phoebe. … [Link]
Mashable » Brexit has already hammered the UK economy
Everyone thought Brexit would spell doom for the UK economy. Those predictions are starting to come true, according to new data. The UK economy endured its worst month since April 2009, when the country was in the throes of the global financial crisis. That's according to the Purchasing Managers' Index, which tracks the manufacturing and service sectors. These core economic indicators … [Link]
Popular Science » The Mars Curiosity Rover Is Starting To Make Its Own Decisions
Space The robot got a sort-of, almost, artificially intelligent upgrade Curiosity can now autonomously decide which rocks to laser-zap. [Link]
Mashable » The Republican National Convention, explained in helpful charts
The Republican National Convention, much like Donald Trump's entire campaign, has been quite a ride. Between broken pledges, stolen speeches and Rudy Giuliani screaming "America" about a dozen times, it'd be perfectly understandable for you to have difficulty making sense of it all. That's where we come in. SEE ALSO: Your feelings about the Powerball jackpot, explained in charts We've taken … [Link]
Mashable » ELeague puts up $300,000 prize pool for 'Overwatch' tournament, will air on TBS
Not even finished with its first major esports tournament, ELeague is setting itself up to host another international tournament: The Overwatch Open. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks The Overwatch Open is poised to have biggest prize pool yet, capping out at $300,000 in prize money for the two-month-old game. This triples the current biggest prize pool … [Link]
Mashable » Pop-up newspapers are a thing, and this anti-Brexit paper is killing it
LONDON — In the wake of the Brexit vote and the ensuing political madness that has consumed the UK for the past month, a curious story of success has emerged in the midst of the chaos. SEE ALSO: Enterprising girl uses Brexit to launch her own wildly successful business The New European, a pro-European weekly newspaper that went from conceptualisation to … [Link]
Mashable » Jenna Marbles delivered the supreme 100 layers of makeup video
"I'm not sure if [my face] could ever feel clean again." Videos of millennial makeup aficionados putting on 100 layers of things like foundation and Kylie lip kits have been catching the viral wave lately, so we should have been prepared for YouTuber Jenna Marbles' horrifying and hilarious makeup venture. Marbles spent a long, disgusting 7.5 hours applying 100 layers … [Link]
Mashable » How can Twitter solve its troll problem?
On this week's slightly truncated (but super high-energy!) episode of MashTalk, Lance, Pete and I tackle the latest news happening in the world of tech. First up, we share our individual progress in Pokémon Go (0:30). You might not believe who is the best at this game out of us three. I have still managed to not spend actual money … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Justin Bieber and Major Lazer's 'Cold Water' and swoon
Justin Bieber and Diplo would like to splash back into your hearts with their latest collaboration, a pledge of eternal devotion titled "Cold Water." The Major Lazer track was co-written with Ed Sheeran and Benny Blaco. "Cold Water" also features vocals from Danish singer MØ, who said in a statement that when Major Lazer approached her with the song, she … [Link]
Popular Science » North Korea Is Building Bigger Pens For Its Submarines
Military As spotted by satellites North Korea building submarine pens. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Fights Back, Sues China's Huawei For Patent Infringement
In May, China's conglomerate Huawei filed a lawsuit against Samsung accusing the Korean company of infringing on some of its 4G-related patents. Now, Samsung is returning the favor. According to Reuters, Samsung has filed a lawsuit of its own against Huawei for a very similar reason. From the report: An intellectual property court in Beijing said on its official Weixin … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter busted for playing 'Pokémon Go' during State Department briefing
If you're going to catch Pokémon at a State Department briefing, at least make sure the speaker can't see you. State Department spokesman John Kirby was delivering a statement on ISIS this week when he noticed a reporter playing Pokémon Go. "You're playing that Pokémon thing right now, aren't you?" Kirby said. Luckily, journalistic integrity remained strong with the reporter/trainer, … [Link]
Popular Science » Four Cool Technologies That Clear the Air
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News The future of carbon capture Artificial approaches to carbon capture remain too expensive to be practical on a large scale, but several methods show promise. [Link]
Mashable » These 15 projects are solving the world's toughest education problems
Sky-high suspension rates, bullied kids and underfunded schools — those are some of the hot education topics in the United States. But in other parts of the world, teachers, parents and policymakers are grappling with challenges such as a lack of school buildings or teachers, scarce electricity, and extreme poverty, which often forces young people out of the classroom and into … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this delivery through the eyes of a self-driving robot
Soon we might be sharing our sidewalks with these self-driving delivery robots, zipping around the streets to bring us takeout and packages. Ahti Heinla, chief executive of Starship Technologies, takes us for a test delivery to a Silicon Valley resident in the video above. We see how the robot detects and navigates obstacles as it rolls on down the street. … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's Taylor Swift mural gets some unexpected updates
In case you missed it, a mural resurrected in loving memory of Taylor "Smith" (1989-2016, as the illustration depicts) popped up this week. There is no doubt it's pointed at Taylor Swift. It was painted after video of a recorded conversation between Taylor Swift and Kanye West was released on Snapchat Sunday and the internet lost its collective mind over the … [Link]
Mashable » Sir Patrick Stewart delivers stirring ode to hardware stores
Sir Patrick Stewart is 75 years old, X-Men's Professor X, Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and he has been knighted by the Queen of England. But that doesn't mean he can't enjoy the simpler things in life. Stewart's latest window-shopping trip to a hardware store called Websters was such an emotional, euphoric experience for him that he couldn't resist filming it … [Link]
Mashable » The Force is strong with these hand-painted, laser-shooting 'Star Wars' drones
More Star Wars drones are coming. Air Hogs's Millennium Falcon drone was pretty sweet, but undeniably… uh… foamy. (It is designed to be kid safe after all). At Star Wars Celebration in London last week, Propel announced its own lineup of drones based off of vehicles from the Star Wars universe and they look AH-MAZE-ING. Not only are they fast drones, … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Steals 1.6 Million Accounts From Top Mobile Game's Forum
Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet: A hacker has targeted the official forum of popular mobile game "Clash of Kings," making off with close to 1.6 million accounts. The hack was carried out on July 14 by a hacker, who wants to remain nameless, and a copy of the leaked database was provided to breach notification site LeakedSource.com, which allows users … [Link]
WIRED » Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again
Not all caldera are made the same, but we got to watch one type form during the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. The post Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Conan O'Brien Becomes A Superhero For Comic-Con
Entertainment Something's tingling, and it's not his Spidey-sense With great late-night power comes great perks. [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Nears Deal to Acquire Yahoo
Verizon Communications is nearing a deal to buy Yahoo, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. While nothing is official yet, the publication claims that Verizon is discussing a price close to $5 billion for Yahoo's core Internet business. The report adds that Yahoo's patents are not part of the discussion, and it's unclear whether the two companies are … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hunting for Mars-like life a kilometre below Earth’s surface
Kate Ravilious takes an 8-minute lift ride to an underground lab in Yorkshire, UK, doing research that could help NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission find life [Link]
WIRED » The KickassTorrents Case Could Be Huge
The feds seized the world's largest torrent site this week. What happens next has serious implications. The post The KickassTorrents Case Could Be Huge appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Homeland Security Demands Access To Journalist's Phone
Gadgets Privacy doesn't count at the border, even if the border is in an airport Homeland security hates secrets. [Link]
Mashable » See the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in all its glory
Though Samsung's upcoming stylus-equipped flagship, the Galaxy Note 7, will officially be unveiled on Aug. 2, we can already see exactly what it looks like thanks to a full set of press photos that made the rounds online. Published by Samsung-tracking blog SamMobile, the photos show the Note 7 in three colors: blue, gold and silver (the one color that's missing … [Link]
Mashable » Céline Dion does a mean impression of her pal Cher
Céline Dion is a woman of many talents, but until Thursday night her knack for impressions was relatively unknown to the world. Leave it to Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show to introduce us to a Dion who can sing like Michael Jackson, Sia and even her good pal Cher. Sorry Americans, it's probably too late to pick up a … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro cameras give us a first-person view of daring circus act
Get a glimpse of what it's like to perform in a circus while balancing high in the air. We went to the Ringling BrosOut of This World show and gave some of the performers GoPros so you could see what this daring act looks like from a first-person perspective. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ringling Bros, Act, Balancing, and Circus
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Slashdot » NVIDIA Drops Surprise Unveiling of Pascal-Based GeForce GTX Titan X
MojoKid writes from a report via HotHardware: Details just emerged from NVIDIA regarding its upcoming powerful, Pascal-based Titan X graphics card, featuring a 12 billion transistor GPU, codenamed GP102. NVIDIA is obviously having a little fun with this one and at an artificial intelligence (AI) meet-up at Stanford University this evening, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang first announced, and then actually … [Link]
Mashable » 12 common misconceptions startup founders have about employee management
Managing an employee or group of employees goes beyond providing them instructions and hoping for the best. While you shouldn't have to do much hand-holding if you've succeeded in hiring capable individuals, training is still a process — especially if you want your team to grow with the company. But many first-time founders are new to people management and don't know … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s New App Brings Hundreds of Museums to Your Phone
Google’s new Art Recognizer tool turns your museum visit into a multimedia experience. The post Google's New App Brings Hundreds of Museums to Your Phone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » GE is taking over Lena Dunham's newsletter this week to honor women in science
Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter is spending the week talking about the importance of women in science — thanks to a check from General Electric. The web publication and newsletter kicked off a weeklong branded content deal — its first ever — with the industrial giant on Tuesday with a wide-ranging interview between Dunham and Beth Comstock, GE's vice chair of … [Link]
Mashable » Before accepting a sketchy job offer, check for a dental plan first
James Veitch saves one of his best email exchanges for the last episode of Season 1 of Scamalot. When an offer of a prestigious position as the regional manager of China Jewelry Corporation comes through his inbox, he jumps at the opportunity because it's totally legitimate, right? So legitimate, in fact, that Veitch tells his "boss" that he would like to hire a … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry Americans, it's probably too late to pick up a British accent
Ever wish you could pick up a different accent? According to this video, it's probably too late. SEE ALSO: 9 of the worst Australian accents you'll ever have the displeasure of hearing As an American living in the UK, I don't mind admitting that the British accent in all its forms (even the unintelligible ones) is way, way cooler than … [Link]
Mashable » Alicia Vikander teaches Jimmy Fallon a Swedish drinking game
Alicia Vikander, the Swedish Oscar winner and Jason Bourne costar, shared a baffling Swedish drinking game with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's Tonight Show. The concept is simple: Attach a pen to the end of a string and tie it around your waist. Opponents then race to see who can drop his or her pen into a bottle on the floor … [Link]
Mashable » Some Myanmar singles are marrying even if they've only met online
YANGON — Esther Ngun Nei Mawi just had the kind of wedding she dreamed of as a young girl. There was a table stacked with gifts, a banquet, hundreds of her friends and family members in attendance and a bridal gown of handwoven fabric unique to her community in western Myanmar. There was, however, one vital thing missing: the groom. SEE … [Link]
WIRED » Fossil Fuel Industry Finds a New Way to Stymie Protests
When lease sales for offshore oil and gas drilling are held online, environmental protesters won't have a place to protest. The post Fossil Fuel Industry Finds a New Way to Stymie Protests appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Utah Lake’s Poop-Driven Algal Bloom Is a Crappy Situation
It’s big. It's green. It's algae caused by … well, take a guess. The post Utah Lake's Poop-Driven Algal Bloom Is a Crappy Situation appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Twitter Is Running Out of Time to Get Real About Fighting Abuse
Some say Twitter is out of excuses in its failure to fully address abuse. That’s a shame—because no other network has the same cultural currency as Twitter. The post Twitter Is Running Out of Time to Get Real About Fighting Abuse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Energica Eva Electric Sportbike
The Energica Eva may be the world's easiest to ride sportbike, but it's not cheap, and it's no lightweight. The post Review: Energica Eva Electric Sportbike appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sony’s New Super-Bright TV Aims to Outshine OLED
Using a brighter, more focused backlight system, Sony's pricey new Z series has its eyes on the picture-quality throne. The post Sony's New Super-Bright TV Aims to Outshine OLED appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Official Star Wars Drones. I Repeat. Official Star Wars Drones
Yes, these are the drones you're looking for. The post Official Star Wars Drones. I Repeat. Official Star Wars Drones appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Fresh Fridays: the best of British music this week
LONDON — With the weather sending us into meltdown, we definitely need something fresh to cool us down this week. As Fresh Fridays returns with the newest releases to add to your weekend playlist, it's time to sit back and relax in cruise control. SEE ALSO: Listen to the freshest new tunes dropped this week Check out our pick of the … [Link]
Mashable » 10 images of fan frenzy during the release of Indian superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali'
The fan frenzy surrounding the release of a film starring Indian superstar Rajinikanth can easily rival the fervour of any major festival. For his new film Kabali, there are special flights to take fans to watch the film in the veteran actor's home city Chennai, offices declaring holidays on the day of its release, and reports of film-goers spending a sleepless … [Link]
Mashable » 6 facts about the new book by an 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' creator
If you were a kid in the late '00s, or if you're a television junkie who's seen all the best and buzziest shows, then you're probably familiar with the award-winning fan favorite animated classic Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel series Legend of Korra. With an intricate fantasy world, engaging and complicated characters and intense yet complex villains, the world … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Who should we believe when it comes to fertility?
Difficult choices over when to start a family are not made any easier by conflicting signals from doctors and fertility clinics [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Threat Forecasting – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Threat Forecasting" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » A fancy travel gadget allows you to pull your suitcase with your butt
Need another hand at the airport so you can hold your Auntie Anne's pretzel and your Jamba Juice? Willing to have another hand available at the expense of pulling your suitcase from your butt? Then My Hitch is right for you. The device clips onto your waistband and provides a hook from which your suitcase handle will hang, leaving your hands … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Find Chemical-Free Way To Extend Milk's Shelf Life For Up To 3 Weeks
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Digital Trends: Researchers at Purdue University and the University of Tennessee have found a non-chemical way to extend regular milk's shelf life to around 2-3 weeks, and without affecting the nutrients or flavor. The technology they've developed involves increasing the temperature of milk by just 10 degrees for less than a second, … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart breathes fire from Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' desk
Jon Stewart, we've missed you. On Thursday night, the former The Daily Show host took a break from his nighttime television hiatus to man Stephen Colbert's Late Show desk. In the approximately 10-minute segment, Stewart delivers a scathing monologue in which he skewers Donald Trump, the Republican party, and his favourite target, Fox News. In response to Fox presenter Sean … [Link]
Mashable » South Korea to launch 'Pororo Go,' which is basically 'Pokémon Go' for kids
Well, that didn't take long. Quick to ride on the Pokémon Go craze is South Korean startup SocialNetwork Co., who is already creating a similar augmented reality game to the Niantic version. According to Korea Herald, the startup will be basing the game on the country's well-loved animation "Pororo the Little Penguin." SocialNetwork has already been given the greenlight by Pororo's … [Link]
Mashable » Passenger rips plane's overhead cabin panel off while looking for storage space
A Cathay Pacific plane bound for Bangkok, Thailand, was delayed from taking off from Hong Kong's international airport after drama ensued during boarding. An unidentified passenger from Hong Kong who was trying to find space to stow his luggage was displeased that configuration of the new A350 aircraft meant there weren't any lockers above his seat. Despite flight attendants telling him … [Link]
Mashable » Just 6 local chefs make it into Singapore's inaugural Michelin Guide
Singapore is now home to 29 Michelin-starred restaurants, but don’t expect to see much local flavor in the Michelin Guide’s debut in Southeast Asia — on your plate or in charge of the kitchen. Of all the entries inducted to the prestigious culinary bible, only six eateries are led by Singaporean chefs, and only three of those serve local food. Most … [Link]
Mashable » These adorable photos prove that 3-year-old Prince George is still as cute as ever
LONDON — Prince George turned 3 on Friday, and he's cuter than ever, according to new photos released by Kensington Palace. It's not every day that the nation's future king turns 3, and Kensington Palace has marked the occasion by posting brand new photos of George. And, they are ~everything~. SEE ALSO: Prince George does not appear to trust airplanes There's … [Link]
Mashable » Indian lawmaker in trouble for recording Facebook Live video inside the Parliament
An Indian politician is in the midst of a controversy for shooting a Facebook Live video that shows him entering the country's Parliament in New Delhi, revealing the security measures in place. SEE ALSO: Facebook's live videos can now be twice as long While the Member of Parliament (MP), Bhagwant Mann, has said that he shot the video to give his … [Link]
Mashable » All the strange parts that make up the city with the world's highest standard of living
A lot of Antipodeans don’t realise this, but Australia’s capital city is not Sydney. It’s Canberra — the fair city that was man-made by a designer and his wife directly between Sydney and Melbourne because the two cities were fighting over the honour too much. This is a city that conspiracy theorists believe has occult symbolism built into its design, making … [Link]
Mashable » Apple has 14 cool new Olympic-themed Watch bands, but you can only get them in Rio
Apple Watch enthusiasts who are also into sports, here's a chance to justify a trip to Brazil: Besides watching athletes compete in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in person, you'll also be able to buy Watch bands with national flag motifs from 14 countries. According to GQ, these limited edition bands cost $49 each and will only be sold at one … [Link]
Mashable » Edward Snowden doesn't just endorse 'Snowden.' He's in it.
SAN DIEGO — Oliver Stone told Comic-Con midday Thursday that Edward Snowden, the subject of the JFK director's latest harsh cinematic light upon the agencies of American government, was a reluctant subject at best. You'd never know it from the way Snowden himself talked about the film on Thursday night. And Snowden doesn't just endorse Snowden. Turns out he's in it. … [Link]
Slashdot » Large Source Of Hydrogen Gas May Lie Near Slow-Spreading Tectonic Plates Under The Ocean
New submitter pyroclast writes: According to research from Duke University, rocks forming from fast-spreading tectonic plates create hydrogen gas in large quantities. The tectonic alternation of hydrolyzed ultramafic rock to serpentinized rock has the byproduct of hydrogen gas. Science Daily reports: "'A major benefit of this work is that it provides a testable, tectonic-based model for not only identifying where … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong 'Umbrella Movement' student leaders found guilty
It’s a dark day for the student leaders of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests in 2014 that came to be known as the "Umbrella Movement." On Thursday, a court convicted Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow for unlawful assembly, for their role in starting the protests. SEE ALSO: Hong Kong Protests: What You Need to Know About the Umbrella Revolution … [Link]
Mashable » New Yorker catches all 142 Pokémon available in the U.S.
A New Yorker has become the U.S.'s first Pokémon Go master after he caught all the monsters listed in the country's Pokédex. On Thursday, Reddit user ftb_hodor posted a screen cap of his phone, showing that he has completed his Pokédex of 142 Pokémon. The feat was made possible by the Level 31 Pokémon trainer's utmost dedication. He apparently spent two … [Link]
WIRED » Watch These Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Defenders Teasers Now
Marvel’s television panel led with Mike Colter's Luke Cage, but it also teased the upcoming expansion of the Netflix street-level universe. The post Watch These Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Defenders Teasers Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Japan suffers its first 'Pokémon Go' accident just hours after the game debuts
Just hours after Pokémon Go arrived in Japan on Friday, a university student has been rushed to the hospital after taking a tumble while playing the game, locals are tweeting. SEE ALSO: Guy gets trapped inside a stadium trying to catch a Squirtle in 'Pokémon Go' The accident reportedly happened at Kindai University in Osaka at around late morning. The student … [Link]
WIRED » Yes, Mr. Robot Plays Pokémon Go
Despite the fact that his castmates have reservations, Christian Slater is on a quest to catch 'em all. The post Yes, Mr. Robot Plays Pokémon Go appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' finally comes to Japan with McDonald's tie-up
The birthplace of Pokémon finally has access to its most wildly popular incarnation. Pokémon Go launched on Friday in Japan, making it the first Asian stop for the mobile title that has topped the charts in every other country of its release. Game maker Niantic announced that the game has "finally started broadcasting" in Pikachu's birth country. SEE ALSO: When you … [Link]
Mashable » Watch an exclusive clip from Cartoon Network's new 'Mighty Magiswords'
LOS ANGELES — Cartoon Network is ready for viewers to choose their magiswords. The Turner-owned network took Mighty Magiswords — a show about a brother and sister team of warriors — to Comic-Con this year to promote the cartoon's upcoming linear TV launch. SEE ALSO: Cartoon Network's digital series 'Mighty Magiswords' gets greenlight for linear TV Mighty Magiswords, which Cartoon Network … [Link]
Mashable » World's steepest street becomes a mind-bending Instagram craze
Dunedin is a cute little town in the magical land of New Zealand, with a large university student population and a reputation for being the "Edinburgh of the south." Probably because it’s usually cold and cloudy. But low winter temperatures aren’t all that’s on offer in ol’ Dunners (as the locals call her). They also have incredibly steep streets. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Rudy Giuliani just wants to see the damn balloons, Trump
After 5,000 words from Trump, Rudy Giuliani just wanted to see the damn balloon drop. There are few things that can bring a person joy after sitting through Trump's extremely long acceptance speech at the Republican convention. Balloons and confetti falling from the ceiling is one of them. Unfortunately, there was a slight delay after Trump wrapped his speech, and it … [Link]
Mashable » This single GIF sums up Trump’s 5,302-word speech
See above. Yes, at roughly 75 minutes long, Donald's Trump Republican National Convention acceptance speech was the longest since 1972. That's even longer than the notoriously long-winded Bill Clinton, whose 1996 speech lasted more than an hour. If you really, really, really want to read Trump's speech in full, pour yourself a cup of coffee and click here. Read more…More about … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Builds $1.5 Million Star Trek-Themed Home Theater
CIStud writes: This $1.5 million "Star Trek" home theater is the envy of every geek on the planet. The theater is a reconstruction of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise from "Star Trek: Next Generation" and also includes $1 million worth of memorabilia from the classic sci-fi TV show. The home theater was created by financier Marc Bell with the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mr. Robot' Comic-Con panel raises more questions than answers, just as they like it
The answer to the first question of a Q&A during Mr. Robot's highly anticipated Comic-Con panel Thursday evening summed up the entire event. Asking the pressing question of Summer 2016, a fan wondered who among the cast plays Pokémon Go. After audience laughter and cheers, Carly Chaikin replied, "From a Mr. Robot perspective, do you guys know what kind of access … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders is watching the Republican convention in the Berniest way possible
Just because Bernie's out of the race doesn't mean he's out of the game. Bernie Sanders tweeted a picture of himself watching Donald Trump's speech from the Republican National Convention. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert pays tribute to both Bernie Sanders and 'Hunger Games' One can assume he's being ever-vigilant and fact-checking Donald Trump's speech on that iPad, but he might also … [Link]
Mashable » Cool millennial Hillary Clinton trolls Trump with Snapchat
Hillary Clinton has had a tough couple days in Cleveland. In the past 72 hours, Republican National Convention delegates have proudly chanted "Lock her up" while loudly applauding a speech that connected her to Satan. But Trump once endorsed the presidential hopeful, and the Clinton campaign couldn't help but point out the hypocrisy. So the campaign created a Snapchat filter … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Alcohol linked to at least seven cancers – not just liver cancer
The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of cancers like breast and colon cancer. But research suggests that there is no "safe" level of consumption [Link]
Mashable » Fisherman meets huge great white shark, pokes it in the head
Young surfer Brett Levington was doing some spearfishing with three mates off the coast of Cape Moreton, Queensland, when a four-metre, a.k.a. very big, great white shark swam right for them. Brett, who incidentally sounds like a total legend, told the Gold Coast Bulletin he probably would’ve been toast, had he not shoved the animal in the head with his … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Double hand transplant carried out in the UK for first time
Chris King has become the first person in the UK to receive two hand transplants, in an operation that took eight surgeons 12 hours to complete [Link]
Mashable » Joey Graceffa announces new YA book set in a dystopia
LOS ANGELES — Joey Graceffa is tapping into the YA space. The YouTube star announced Thursday the launch of his first fiction book Children of Eden, which is set in a dystopia. “It's kind of based off of where I foresee our world going to, which is self-destruction," Graceffa said in his announcement video (above). This is Graceffa's second book, … [Link]
Mashable » Paddle boarding flutist has a close run in with a humpback whale
Grammy-nominated musician Viviana Guzman was playing her flute on her paddle board in Half Moon Bay, California, when a whale surfaced right next to her. While Guzman often plays her flute for the whales, this might be a little too close for comfort. See more: http://on.mash.to/29OLBoc Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Paddleboard, Humpback Whale, and Whales
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Mashable » Gotta stream 'em all: Pokémon shows on Hulu are more popular than ever before
LOS ANGELES — Apparently Pokémon Go fans are doing more than just catching 'em all. Fans of the iconic Nintendo anime franchise have been streaming their favorite Pokémon-related content on Hulu. The Santa Monica-based streaming service said Thursday it has seen a growth in viewership of its Pokémon titles since the Pokémon Go app launched earlier this month. SEE ALSO: Pokemon … [Link]
Mashable » You can stand on stage with Donald Trump
A 360-degree video released by Donald Trump's campaign lets you see his view of Thursday night's Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Look out to the masses of dancing Republicans and cheering fans. Tonight, you can be Trump. Even if you don't want to be. 'Star Trek Beyond’ stars boldly engage in a NASA trivia battle Former Trump supporter Mark Cuban … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dots & Co' blends the familiar 'Dots' action with striking visuals and soundtrack
Make a square. Make another square. Draw a line between many brightly colored points. Sink some anchors. If all these actions give you a calm satisfaction, you probably play Two Dots and maybe its big brother, Dots. Dots & Co, the third mobile game in the franchise, scratches those same itches for fans, with new mechanics and captivating change in … [Link]
Mashable » When is a terrorist not a terrorist anymore? Police station scare raises questions on Twitter
A 60-year-old man is in serious condition after he rammed his burning car into the Merrylands police station in Sydney on Thursday night. He told police that he had a bomb, according to the ABC. In reality, he had two cylinders filled with gasoline. But that was enough to spark speculation about a terrorist attack — including online, where #Merrylands began … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: These Games Aren’t as Good as We’d Hoped
WIRED’s gaming crew talks about "Song of the Deep" and "I Am Setsuna," two promising games that didn't quite hit the bar. Plus: Pokemon Go, of course! The post Game|Life Podcast: These Games Aren't as Good as We'd Hoped appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Peter Thiel tells America that he is a proud, gay Republican
Billionaire investor and Facebook board member Peter Thiel has become the first openly gay speaker at a Republican National Convention to deliver a major speech and touch on his or her sexuality. Thiel landed one of the most important speaking slots, appearing one speaker before Ivanka Trump, who was followed by Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: Activist combatted misogyny at the Republican … [Link]
Slashdot » Spotify Is Now Selling Your Information To Advertisers
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Engadget: Spotify is now opening its data to targeted advertising. "Everything from your age and gender, to the music genres you like to listen to will be available to various third-party companies," reports Engadget. "Spotify is calling it programmatic ad buying (Warning: source may be paywalled) and has already enabled it." The … [Link]
WIRED » Outcast Star Patrick Fugit Has a Better Dungeons & Dragons Character Name Than You
Though PETA might feel differently about that. The post Outcast Star Patrick Fugit Has a Better Dungeons & Dragons Character Name Than You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Teen sues school for proposing trans students wear green wristbands
Yet another transgender student is suing for the right to use the restroom of their choice at school, but this time, according to a lawsuit filed this week, a Wisconsin school is going so far as to propose transgender students wear green wristbands to better restrict bathroom use. Ash Whitaker, a 16-year-old transgender boy in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is suing school officials … [Link]
Mashable » Third-party candidate Google searches have skyrocketed in the past week
When the choice comes down to Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, a lot of voters are reaching back into the pile. According to Google Trends, searches for "third party candidate 2016" have spiked 1,150 percent in the last week — the week of the Republican National Convention. SEE ALSO: Trump Pornhub searches increased 648% in Cleveland during Republican convention States with … [Link]
Mashable » Trump campaign manager believes he knows why women will vote for the GOP nominee
The Trump campaign is struggling to gain the support of women voters — but they're proven remarkably adept at alienating them. During the Republican National Convention Thursday night, Trump's campaign chief Paul Manafort sat down with MSNBC host Chris Matthews. Matthews wanted to know how the chief dealt with what he saw as the "problem" of women who see sexism every … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Roadhog
Each Overwatch hero is a special snowflake. Different guns, different abilities, different movement speeds, different quirks. Learning to excel with one hero doesn't mean you've mastered Overwatch. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level are … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Trek Beyond’ stars boldly engage in a NASA trivia battle
What happens when you take fake astronauts and ask them about real astronauts? Without spoiling too much of the video, they do OK. NASA invited Star Trek Beyond stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, who seem to quibble just as often as their Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock characters. And they act remarkably like their roles here. Pine shouts out … [Link]
Mashable » Concussions ended his promising NFL career, so he became an Olympian instead
In just the second game of his NFL career, Jahvid Best ran for 78 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 154 yards and another touchdown. Through two career games as a pro, Best had scored an incredible five touchdowns. You could see it all laid out in front of the Detroit Lions rookie back then, in September … [Link]
Mashable » A 3D-printed finger might unlock a phone and solve a murder mystery
Staff and students at Michigan State University are using an unlikely technique to try and help police solve a murder case: a 3D-printed finger. The team, lead by Department of Computer Science & Engineering professor Anil Jain, has been working on models of a deceased victim's digits to try and help a local force unlock a phone. They're hoping the contents … [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Bell ends up in heaven by mistake in 'The Good Place'
When you find yourself loving The Good Place this fall, remember to thank Lost alum Damon Lindelof. Of course, you should spare some thanks for creator Micheal Schur (Parks and Recreation, The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as well, but in a panel discussion at Comic-Con for the show Thursday afternoon, Schur explained that it was Lindelofs' encouragement of his idea that … [Link]
Slashdot » Texas Man Who Acted As Russian Agent Gets 10 Years' Prison
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: A Texas man who acted as a secret agent for the Russian government and illegally exported cutting-edge military technology to Russia has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Alexander Fishenko learned his punishment Thursday in federal court in New York. He pleaded guilty in September to crimes including acting as … [Link]
Mashable » 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' features Comic-Con's nuttiest aliens yet
SAN DIEGO — Seeing new and original things at Comic-Con has become increasingly rare. With Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets — Luc Besson's sprawling sci-fi passion project that's exactly a year from release — it's all new. And it looks interesting, expensive and possibly spectacular. Set deep into the 2300s, Valerian is a weird, alien-infested space epic based … [Link]
Mashable » 'Veep' actor has Emmy nomination rescinded
LOS ANGELES — Veep's Peter MacNicol is no longer a 2016 Emmy nominee. The 62-year-old actor, who was nominated for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for his role as Jonah's politically influential uncle, was disqualified on Thursday, according to reports. The reason for the rescinded nomination? MacNicol appeared in five out of 10 episodes in the HBO show's fifth … [Link]
WIRED » RNC 2016 Liveblog: Donald Trump Looks Back to the Future
WIRED is live as Silicon Valley's ultimate Trump backer takes the stage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Trump himself is up next. The post RNC 2016 Liveblog: Donald Trump Looks Back to the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » McDonald's 'Make Burger History' Site Hijacked With Offensive Burger Ideas
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Stuff.co.nz: McDonald's New Zealand has been left with egg on its face after a raft of bad-taste burger suggestions customers forced it to quickly take down its new design-your-own-burger website. The company launched its "Make Burger History" site this week, as part of a new promotion where customers can "build your own unique … [Link]
Mashable » Former Trump supporter Mark Cuban now says the candidate can 'wash his balls'
Mark Cuban has a lot to say about Donald Trump — and he'd like to say it publicly on national TV. During Stephen Colbert's Late Show last night, the billionaire, who once described Trump as the "best thing for America," rapidly changed course. "There's that guy who'll walk into the bar and say anything to get laid," Cuban said. "That's … [Link]
WIRED » Luc Besson’s Valerian Is Exactly What Hollywood Needs Right Now
The director and his cast presented some footage from the forthcoming movie during their Hall H panel at Comic-Con and it promises to be very epic. The post Luc Besson's Valerian Is Exactly What Hollywood Needs Right Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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