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.
Slashdot » China Releases Test Footage of Ballistic Missile Defense System
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mirror.co.uk: China has released footage of its first interception test of a mid-air ballistic missile, destroying a target miles above Earth. Footage of the experiment, which took place in 2010, has never been made public until now. According to Chinese news agency CCTV, Xu Chunguang, an expert working at a military base in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Nerve' lures 'Pokémon Go' players to the movies with 11 boosted PokéStops
LOS ANGELES — The premise of the Lionsgate movie Nerve — in which participants play a sort of geolocation-enabled truth-or-dare game — really isn't that far down the road from Pokémon Go. So … this was probably inevitable. SEE ALSO: 10 very inappropriate locations for Poke Stops in Pokémon Go Nerve is partnering with Atom Tickets to create "PokéStop boosts" outside … [Link]
Mashable » Fisherman captures footage of epic battle between hammerhead and tiger shark
Despite what totally realistic movies like Sharknado and The Shallows (or the original Jaws) tell you, sharks aren't usually dangerous. To us. To each other, they can be brutal. In an admittedly unusual occurrence, fisherman William Wall discovered a hammerhead shark and a tiger shark in a fight to the death just outside of his fishing boat, located off the coast … [Link]
Slashdot » Nvidia Claims Its New Chip Is the 'World's Fastest GPU' for Game and VR Design
An anonymous reader shares a VentureBeat report: Nvidia announced today the Quadro P6000 graphics card for workstations, using the "world's fastest GPU." The graphics card is targeted at designers who have to create complex simulations for everything from engineering models to virtual reality games. The Quadro P6000 is based on Nvidia's new Pascal graphics architecture, and it uses a GPU … [Link]
Mashable » A totally legit study finds couples who drink together are happier
Thirsty couples, rejoice! According to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Series, couples who drink alcohol together are more likely to stay together. Spouses over the age of 50 reportedly have higher relationship satisfaction if both drink — or if both did not drink — compared to marriages in which only one person drinks. Full story: … [Link]
WIRED » Our 10 Favorite Comic-Con Trailers, From Wonder Woman to Sherlock
Last weekend in San Diego saw the premiere of many trailers for the most anticipated films and TV shows in the coming year. Here are the best of the best. The post Our 10 Favorite Comic-Con Trailers, From Wonder Woman to Sherlock appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's pup wears doggles while cruising in a boat
Justin Bieber is taking a little break from touring to kick back and enjoy the true purpose of life: the miracle of doggles. Biebs shared an awe-inspiring video of his dog Esther enjoying some time on a boat — complete with eyewear to protect the cutie from the wind while her anthem, Lenny Kravitz's "American Woman," plays in the background. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Lets You Listen To 3D Virtual Reality Audio In Your Headphones
Technology Called 'Omnitone,' the open source project brings new meaning to 'surround sound' Today, Google announced a new open source project for what it deems “a key element for an immersive virtual reality experience”: spatial audio. [Link]
Popular Science » China Unveils Giant Seaplane
Aviation The world's largest seaplane that isn't in a museum China built a large seaplane… [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Not Money, Rules Miami Judge In Dismissing Laundering Charges
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Miami Herald: Bitcoin does not actually qualify as money, a Miami-Dade judge ruled Monday in throwing out criminal charges against a Miami Beach man charged with illegally selling the virtual currency. The defendant, Michell Espinoza, was charged with illegally selling and laundering $1,500 worth of Bitcoins to undercover detectives who told him they … [Link]
Mashable » Chief iPad engineer is now heading Apple's car efforts, report says
If you love the iPad, MacBook Air or iMac, you're probably going to love the Apple Car. Senior Apple executive Bob Mansfield, the man who led the engineering development for those wildly popular products, has been tapped to lead the tech giant's car-making efforts, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people close to the matter. After championing some of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Did Our Oldest Common Ancestor Live In Volcanic Hot Springs?
Animals LUCA! How do you live like this? Researchers are still trying to nail down the particulars of how life started on this planet. But now, we might just have a little better idea of what that life's… [Link]
Mashable » The reluctant President who was too nice for the job
Editor’s note: This is the twenty-seventh entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. Poor William Howard Taft. All this gentle giant of a man ever wanted … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Revealed: the teenage brain upgrades that occur before adulthood
Editing, pruning and strengthening of neuron connections in adolescent brains makes for sleeker performance – but errors may cause schizophrenia [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Developed A Movie Screen That Brings Glasses-Free 3D To All Seats
An anonymous reader writes from a report via TechCrunch: MIT has developed a glasses-less 3D display for movie theaters. The Nintendo 3DS is one of a handful of devices to feature glasses-less 3D, but it is designed for a single users where the user is looking at the display head-on at a relatively specific angle. It's not something made for … [Link]
Popular Science » Lockheed Martin Will Build New Shallow Submarine For Navy SEALs
Military So they don't have to get wet New sub for SEALs… [Link]
Popular Science » World's Largest Atom Smasher Lab Treats Every Unattended Bag Like A Bomb
Science If you LHC something, say something CERN discussed their unattended baggage policy online. [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber Hannah Hart headed to Food Network
Hannah Hart is branching out beyond her drunk kitchen. Food Network has tapped the comedian and YouTube star to host a new untitled culinary travel series for its channel. Plans for the partnership include "a six episode series along with an array of complementary digital and social content leveraging both Hart's and the network's respective digital footprints," the network said in … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning timelapse shows solar-powered plane make its way across the world
It has been 16 months since Solar Impulse 2 took off from Abu Dhabi and started its ambitious around-the-world voyage. Now, it's on the verge of completing the circle. With just one leg left from Egypt to the United Arab Emirates for the solar-powered plane and its pilot, Bertrand Piccard, the Solar Impulse 2 team released a mesmerizing timelapse following … [Link]
Mashable » Opening prayer at Democratic convention halted by booing crowd
A loud crowd interrupted the first moments of the Democratic National Convention with a raucous objection to the mention of Hillary Clinton's name. Days after leaked emails showed that the DNC seemingly conspired to work against the Bernie Sanders campaign and to prop up Clinton's, anger began to boil over in the Democratic party. When Dr. Cynthia Hale gave the opening … [Link]
Mashable » Boy II Men just made our dreams come true with this '90s throwback
The Democratic convention has only been going for a matter of minutes but it's already trumped Trump in the music stakes. SEE ALSO: Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump Not only did it open with a moving gospel performance but it followed that up with a turn from hometown superstars Boyz II Men, who sang the hit "Motownphilly" from their … [Link]
Mashable » 4 new Christina Grimmie music videos will be released next month
Beginning next month, fans will be able to remember Christina Grimmie with four never-before-seen music videos, which the singer filmed months before her tragic death at age 22. The videos are for songs off her February EP Side A — "Snow White," "Anybody's You," "Deception," and "Without Him" — and together form the mini-series titled The Ballad of Jessica Blue. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Roach Milk: The Next Superfood?
Animals My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and it's like, made from roaches Cockroaches are the latest animal of questionable merit to get milked in the name of science. [Link]
Mashable » Was Donald Trump at the 'Hunger Games' or GOP convention? John Oliver is on the case.
John Oliver returned from hiatus just in time to explain "what the f*ck just happened" at the Republican National Convention. In a segment for Last Week Tonight, Oliver reflects on Donald Trump being described as a "visionary" and the similarities Oliver sees between the Republican presidential nominee's acceptance speech and The Hunger Games. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election 2016, Standalone … [Link]
Mashable » Watermelon champagne will get you through the home stretch of summer
Watermelon has been a summertime staple for quite a while now – so why not give it a twist? Summer 2016's newest drink trend is officially watermelon champagne, a sweet, bubbly and refreshing kicker on a hot day. SEE ALSO: Sneak your wine wherever you want with a new devious tote bag The recipe is pretty simpleDose recommends blending watermelon chunks … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Admits Blocking WikiLeaks' DNC Email Links, But Won't Say Why
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook has admitted it blocked links to WikiLeaks' DNC email dump, but the company has yet to explain why. WikiLeaks has responded to the censorship via Twitter, writing: "For those facing censorship on Facebook etc when trying to post links directly to WikiLeaks #DNCLeak try using archive.is." When SwiftOnSecurity tweeted, "Facebook has an automated system for … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' star Samira Wiley joins Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Samira Wiley is headed to Hulu. The Orange is the New Black star has been tapped to play in the streaming service's upcoming series The Handmaid's Tale. SEE ALSO: Elisabeth Moss to star in Hulu adaptation of 'The Handmaid's Tale' The show, based on Margaret Atwood's best-selling novel, follows people in a dystopia called Gilead — a totalitarian society, once part … [Link]
Mashable » Software engineer dunks on NBA star, adorable mom can't contain herself on Facebook
Moms, right? You can't do anything without them posting about it on Facebook. That even — or especially — goes for dunking on NBA All-Stars. What we have here is a good old heartwarming story of maternal pride. SEE ALSO: Why Michael Jordan's public stand on race is such a big, big deal Our tale starts at the Drew League in … [Link]
Mashable » Unpacking the '80s nostalgia of the 'Stranger Things' soundtrack
Chances are, you've heard of Netflix's buzzy Stranger Things by now. Set in a small town in Indiana in 1983, Season 1 of the Duffer Brothers' eight-episode show comes off like a brilliantly nostalgic ode to the '80s, as it blends horror, sci-fi and supernatural elements and affectionately nods to movies like The Goonies, E.T. and The Thing. But the show's … [Link]
Mashable » Sanders supporters roll out 51-foot joint outside Democratic convention
Smoking a joint in support of rescheduling cannabis from of the DEA's Schedule I list may turn a few heads. But a 51-foot-long joint will certainly get the public's attention. The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, driving supporters and protesters to the city in an attempt to have their voices heard. And if you haven't been listening, … [Link]
Mashable » Overwatch's growth in competitive gaming is not without speed bumps
It took League of Legends almost three years for the world's biggest esport to start offering six-figure prize pools and drawing thousands of viewers. It's taken Overwatch only two months. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' anime is something we would definitely watch If that sounds like easy money, know that navigating a new esport, whether it's Overwatch or another growing game, comes with … [Link]
Mashable » Air travel is up, but prices are still (relatively) low
It’s a strange time in the airline industry. Wall Street can’t seem to say enough bad things about carriers awash in profits. The four largest U.S. airlines banked $4.1 billion this spring, but saw revenues slide about 2 percent industrywide due to an avalanche of cheap fares, a notion some analysts call pricing dysfunction. SEE ALSO: This gun appears in massacres, memorials, and fitness … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Star Trek Beyond' Is A War Story In A Universe Without War
Entertainment Violence on the edge of utopia Here's why Star Trek is always about war and peace. [Link]
Mashable » Rob Kardashian's Instagram is now totally empty, just like our hearts
If you check Instagram every day hoping for Rob Kardashian's sponsored posts to grace your feed, this is a rough day. The Kardashian who isn't Kim, Khloe or Kourtney deleted every single picture from his account, leaving a sock-shaped void in the internet. SEE ALSO: Blac Chyna used her butt to promote Rob Kardashian's sock line. Love is real. At first, … [Link]
Mashable » Plop into Canada's first poop-themed dessert café next month
There are funny gimmicks, there are abstract concepts and then there are poop-themed dessert cafés. In Toronto, Canada, Lien Nguyen will be opening the country's first poop-themed dessert café in mid-August. The restaurant, known simply as Poop Café Dessert Bar, will serve traditional Asian desserts like patbingsoo (red beans with ice) in fun, fecal shapes. The goal, Nguyen explains, is to … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Star Trek Beyond' reveals the final frontier for the old version of the franchise
Take the wordy slapstick of Hot Fuzz and splice it with the spectacle of Fast & Furious action and then set it in the Star Trek universe. Automatic win, right? In the case of Star Trek Beyond, Vulcan logic may be less useful than a flagon of Romulan ale. Universal Translator: The style clash almost makes sense, if you look at … [Link]
Mashable » Man mistaken for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Twitter gets barrage of angry tweets
It’s been a tough few days for Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ousted Democratic National Convention chair, but it's also been rough for random Twitter user Dave W. Smith as the angry Twitter hordes mistook Smith, whose handle is @DWS, for Wasserman Schultz. SEE ALSO: Facebook CSO responds to claim Wikileaks links to DNC emails were blocked Last night, Smith posted the following … [Link]
Mashable » Watch YouTubers MatPat, Ali A catch rare Pokémon: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
LOS ANGELES — Add Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to the list of Pokémon to catch. In a new video, uploaded to his YouTube channel Monday, the actor transforms into an animated Pokémon Go-inspired character called "PokéRock." YouTuber MatPat (of The Game Theorists) struggles to try and catch PokéRock, who he calls "a dick." Fellow YouTuber Ali A also tries to catch the … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter, a 10-Year-Old Company, Is Still Explaining What Twitter Is
Twitter investors have long expressed their concerns about the rate at which Twitter is growing. The social networking website has seen platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat born into existence and quickly overtake it in terms of user base and engagement level. One of the reasons why Twitter hasn't grown as rapidly is because of a confusion among many — … [Link]
Mashable » DKNY was just sold off. What went wrong?
NEW YORK – Where there's smoke, there's fire. Last week, it was reported that DKNY, the fashion brand under LVMH since 2000, was being sold off. Now, DKNY has confirmed that it's been sold to G-III Apparel Group for $650 million, which owns brands like the resort-centric apparel line Vilebrequin and Bass shoes. SEE ALSO: Donna Karan steps down from iconic … [Link]
Mashable » UberEats launches in Sydney and you'll never have to leave your desk for lunch again
Making Sydney second to Melbourne — an act some might say is unforgivable — UberEats has just launched in the harbour city. Beginning operations in Sydney on Tuesday, the food delivery service will serve up snacks from more than 100 restaurants including Three Blue Ducks, Chur Burger and Fratelli Fresh. UberEats started in Melbourne in April, with mixed reviews from customers. … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks says baristas can now happily wear fedoras
We’ve already deemed fedoras dead but apparently Starbucks didn't get the memo. via GIPHY The Seattle-based national chain just released its 2016 Dress Code Lookbook for its employees that lays out what is and isn't acceptable to work. And fedoras (as well as a bunch of other hats) are totally okay, along with dyed hair, jeans, and more. "We're inviting you … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders gets booed after endorsing Hillary Clinton
Ahead of the start of the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders held court in Philadelphia before a large group of supporters in an appearance that showed the party still has a steep hill to climb in uniting. SEE ALSO: 50 very unlikely things we want from the Democratic National Convention During his speech, Sanders hailed the resignation of Debbie Wasserman Schultz, … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon casually recaps the 'Bourne' series in 90 seconds
Before Jason Bourne — the fifth installment in the action-packed Bourne film series — hits theaters on July 29, Matt Damon wants to make sure you're caught up on the first three movies. (You'll have to learn about the fourth movie, starring Jeremy Renner, on your own.) Damon (a.k.a. Jason Bourne) considerately walks us through everything we need to know … [Link]
Popular Science » The New York Botanical Garden's Corpse Flower Is About To Bloom
Science Watch it here Workers at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) are eagerly awaiting the noxious bloom of their corpse flower, which they've been tending to since 2007. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Visit MetaWorld – the virtual world that exists after you leave
MetaWorld is a VR setting designed for hanging out with other people – or playing chess, hot-air ballooning and meditating. Chris Baraniuk steps inside [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West is now a model for Balmain
Kanye West is no stranger to the fashion world. He generates plenty of media coverage with his own fashion line, as well as with his wildly successful footwear lines with Adidas. But a new collaboration with French fashion house Balmain has 'Ye stepping out of the box and in front of the camera—as a model. SEE ALSO: Kanye West and Adidas … [Link]
Slashdot » Millennials Are Obsessed With Side Hustles Because 'They're All' They've Got
Quartz ran an article over the weekend which captures a growing trend among millennials: to have a side job — or as many of them call it, the "side-hustle." One of the reasons that people need this other gig is obviously money, but there are other factors at play as well. From the article: The side hustle offers something worth … [Link]
Popular Science » Happy Birthday To The "Dark Lady Of DNA"
Science Rosalind Franklin would have been 96 today. Twist up some DNA-shaped balloons: Rosalind Franklin was born on this day 96 years ago. [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Has A New Overseer of Its Secret Car Project
Cars The man that brought you iPhones and iPads is now in charge of Apple's Project Titan A few days after Apple reportedly pushed back the cryptic Project Titan, the company has recruited the former executive Bob Mansfield to head the project. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases Cloud Natural Language API
The stakes for Machine Learning APIs are increasing by the day. Major vendors are making moves towards releasing ML platform APIs that will give developers a jumpstart into incorporating ML functionality into their applications.
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Slashdot » Researchers Discover 110 Snooping Tor Nodes
Reader Orome1 writes: In a period spanning 72 days, two researchers from Northeastern University have discovered at least 110 "misbehaving" and potentially malicious hidden services directories (HSDirs) on the Tor anonymity network. "Tor's security and anonymity is based on the assumption that the large majority of its relays are honest and do not misbehave. Particularly the privacy of the hidden … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bad Lip Reading' fixes Ted Cruz's Republican convention speech
Ted Cruz delivered a powerful speech at the Republican convention on Wednesday, but the stories that followed were what about what Ted didn't do: endorse Trump. Although Cruz only mentioned Trump's name once, YouTube channel Bad Lip Reading decided to alter his speech to reveal his true thoughts about Republican nominee. We're just not sure which is more awkward: Cruz … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen is only too happy to share clumsy wedding-goers 'falling' in love
They say falling in love is hard to do, but falling at your wedding is apparently super easy. June is wedding season, which means it's time for Ellen DeGeneres to compile some of the greatest, most embarrassing wedding falls. From grand staircase entrances gone wrong, to first dance fails and bouquet tossing blunders, watching these people literally take the leap … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Torbjörn
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. Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level are still important; you can play a hero perfectly and … [Link]
Mashable » Marni Nixon, singing voice in 'My Fair Lady,' 'West Side Story' and more, dies at 86
Hollywood voice double Marni Nixon, whose singing was heard in place of the leading actresses in such classic movie musicals as West Side Story, 'The King and I and My Fair Lady, has died. She was 86. Michael Kirsten, senior vice president of Nixon's talent agency, Harden-Curtis Associates, said she died Sunday of cancer in New York. "She passed away peacefully … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Astronauts prepare for Mars mission at the bottom of the sea
An international crew of astronauts dove to the Aquarius Reef Base to try out technologies for future journeys to Mars [Link]
New Scientist – News » Neanderthal skulls and brains may have developed just like ours
The way that skull shape changed as Neanderthals grew up suggests that they were just as smart as us, although it's still a contentious finding [Link]
Mashable » Guy accidentally tips more than £1 million on dinner
Everybody makes mistakes, but not every mistake costs its victim boatloads of cash. In Scotland, a restaurant diner was shocked to realize that he'd accidentally tipped more than £1 million on a £100 meal. Oops. The Evening Express reports that the massive transaction went down at an Indian restaurant in Inverurie, Scotland. After the diner finished his meal, he approached owner … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Most powerful obesity gene yet boosts risk by 40 per cent
A genetic variant common among people in Samoa may have evolved to support their ancestors on long island voyages in the South Pacific [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zika epidemic could burn out in 3 years but return in a decade
Herd immunity could drive the Zika epidemic in South and Central America to an end, but some 93 million people could be infected before then [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery ancient human ancestor found in Australasian family tree
A genome analysis suggests that Asian and Pacific human populations share a single origin and their ancestors might have bred with Homo erectus [Link]
New Scientist – News » Universal ancestor of all life on Earth was only half alive
The identification of genes likely to belong to the common ancestor of life suggests its biochemistry was incomplete, forcing it to cling to undersea vents [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Impulse 2 Plane Takes Off From Egypt On Final Leg Of World Tour
How long would it take an airplane to fly around the world without using any fuel? About 22 days of actual air time, according to Fusion. Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft which is powered by solar energy, left Egypt on Sunday on the last leg of the first ever-fuel free flight around the world. The team behind it tweeted a … [Link]
Popular Science » The AI Bots Are About To Get Emotional
Technology Straight out of science fiction, artificially intelligent machines could soon learn to mimic and manipulate human feelings Alexei Samsonovich proposed a test: Like Turing's, this test would involve a human and a machine interacting, but in a virtual world via avatars. [Link]
Mashable » Floppy discs boot up to cover The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army'
YouTube's favorite nerdy orchestra has returned to cover The White Stripes' hit song, "Seven Nation Army." With the help of some other random household items like a dryer, a shower curtain, a microwave oven, some broken glass and a toilet bowl, the floppy disk drives did their thing to recreate the early 2000's anthem. Get ready to rock. 'Trainspotting 2' … [Link]
Slashdot » Sprint CEO Hints at Price Hikes Ahead of iPhone 7
An anonymous reader shares a CNET report: If you're considering jumping ship to Sprint to take advantage of its "half-off" promotion, don't dawdle. The promotion, which promises to cut your existing rate plan at a competing carrier in half, has been a hit with consumers. The nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier said it added 173,000 post-paid customers, or folks who pay … [Link]
Mashable » Watch every single Comic-Con trailer that you missed
The annual Comic-Con tidal wave has subsided, and it's left in its wake the devastation of countless missed sneak peeks at your favorite works of film and TV. That's what the Monday after is for, right? Hunch down in front of your monitor, pop on your headphones and pretend to be hard at work while you chase away the post-Comic-Con blues … [Link]
Mashable » African teen's Celine Dion cover will make your heart go on
An African teenager is giving Celine Dion a run for her Canadian money. When blogger Barack Nyare Mba's friend sent him a video of 17-year-old Samuel's stunning French rendition of Celine Dion's "The Power Of Love," Mba knew the world deserved to hear it. And he was right —the clip has been viewed nearly 1 million times on Facebook. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'South Park' pop-up episodes could happen for something like 'Pokémon Go'
SAN DIEGO — The Pokémon Go phenomenon just screams for a South Park treatment, but here's the problem: By the time new episodes roll around in September, it'll feel a little stale. But what if Trey Parker and Matt Stone — who start writing the episodes six days before they air — were freed from the constraints of a "season"? Could … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Shares Plummet After Investors Realize It Doesn't Actually Make Pokemon Go
Sam Byford, reporting for The Verge: Nintendo shares have skyrocketed since Pokemon Go's release and instant transformation into global cultural phenomenon, but they fell dramatically today after investors realized that Nintendo doesn't actually make the game. Nintendo put out a statement after the close of trading on Friday pointing out that the bottom-line impact will be "limited" as it only … [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Intelligence That Battles Smog
Environment One of 10 insane ideas that just might save the world IBM's Watson has tackled air pollution in China, India, and South Africa. [Link]
WIRED » With Yahoo Bid, Verizon Gobbles Up the Past To Avoid an Obsolete Future
A $4.8 billion Yahoo purchase turns Verizon into a future-focused media powerhouse. The post With Yahoo Bid, Verizon Gobbles Up the Past To Avoid an Obsolete Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Massive wildfire near Los Angeles kills one person, forces thousands to flee
The massive wildfire encroaching on Los Angeles has killed at least one person and forced thousands of people to flee their homes, fire officials said. What began as a brush fire last Friday rapidly morphed into a raging blaze over the weekend, burning more than 33,000 acres and destroying at least 18 homes in Los Angeles County. SEE ALSO: Raging 'Sand … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese corgi really wants snacks, gets Photoshop battle instead
Ah, the face of hunger. After Reddit user blue_lights posted a picture of a very excited Japanese corgi staring in awe at some delicious doggy snacks, the internet responded as it should, with a Photoshop battle. SEE ALSO: Dedicated man in dino suit photoshops himself into celebrity pics Here is the glorious moment the hungry little corgi first laid eyes on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' daily active users are slipping, but is the fad over?
The brighter something burns, the quicker it starts to fade. Or in Pokémon terms: the brighter the Charmander's flame, the more likely it is to sputter out. So may go Pokémon Go, which according to data from one analytics group, may already be starting to become less of a Poké-habit. The hit mobile app started to see a drop in daily … [Link]
Slashdot » Suspect Required To Unlock iPhone Using Touch ID in Second Federal Case
An anonymous reader shares a report on 9to5Mac: A second federal judge has ruled that a suspect can be compelled to unlock their iPhone using their fingerprint in order to give investigators access to data which can be used as evidence against them. The first time this ever happened in a federal case was back in May, following a District … [Link]
Popular Science » This Italian Robot Wants To Be Kicked
Entertainment A humanoid taekwondo trainer A robot named Taekwondo Personal Trainer (TPT) is designed to be kicked. [Link]
Popular Science » Vibrating Boots Could Help Astronauts Stay On Their Feet
Space The Martian explorers might benefit from shoes that buzz Researchers are working on a haptic-response space boot that can warn wearers of nearby obstacles when they can't see their own feet. [Link]
Mashable » This new quick charging technology will make your smartphone more powerful than ever
If you've worked a full day at the office before, you know what 3 p.m. feels like. 3 p.m. is when your hands fall slack off your keyboard and you mope to the nearest coffeemaker or soda machine, desperate to find a kick that will help you through the final hours of the day. It's also when hours of emailing, social … [Link]
Popular Science » New 3D Movie Screen Could Let Viewers Ditch Glasses At The Theatre
Entertainment No more awkward head gear Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science are presenting a paper this week at the SIGGRAPH… [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé and Rihanna will not stand for your 'Pokémon Go' shenanigans
You can play Pokémon Go in the park, in your home, around town—but don't you dar dare to try to play it during the sacred hours you are privileged to spend with Beyoncé or Rihanna at a concert. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it A Beyoncé fan freaked out after spotting, and filming, a … [Link]
Popular Science » A.I. Mirror Turns Your Reflection Into A Picasso Painting
DIY Electronic Cubism Machine learning in art is getting pretty sharp: look no further than this real time Cubist Mirror. [Link]
Mashable » 50 very unlikely things we want from the Democratic National Convention
We got through the Republican National Convention, now it's just one more week until we're officially in the race for the White House. There's just one more candidate to nominate. The Democratic National Convention will gavel in on Monday afternoon, where Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine will likely be nominated at the Democratic party's nominees for President and Vice President of … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Anniversary Update: the Best New Features
A year after the release of Windows 10, Microsoft is gearing up for Anniversary Update, the first major update to the company's desktop operating system. Ahead of the public release of Anniversary Update on August 2, Microsoft provided media outlets with the Anniversary Update, and their first impressions and reviews are out. The Verge has listed the big changes Windows … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez opens up: 'I need to rethink some areas of my life'
Selena Gomez is taking a serious look at her life. On Saturday night, after the 24-year-old kicked off her international Revival Tour at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition arena, she penned an emotionally reflective message to her fans, sharing that she felt "extremely unauthentic" and "unconnected" to herself and her music. SEE ALSO: Selena Gomez criticized after weighing in on the Taylor … [Link]
Popular Science » Popular Science's Spaceship Design Contest Winners!
Space Congratulations The winners of PopSci's spaceship design contest… [Link]
Mashable » Frosting-stuffed croissants are this year's Cronut
You’ve had it with the Cronut line, you have a brain freeze from too many massive milkshakes and you're looking for your next sugary carb hit. Enter: red velvet croissants. SEE ALSO: A cinnamon roll-stuffed donut is the sweetest surprise These sweet treats, available at New York City's Union Fare "gastrohall," are made with layer upon layer of flaky red velvet … [Link]
WIRED » The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey
This hard-core bird of prey doesn't soar and swoop on its victims—it prefers to kick them to death. The post The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver gathered famous singers to sing out against politicians stealing music
John Oliver had no problem tearing apart Donald Trump's RNC entrance songs – not only did Trump use them without permission, but the lyrics were hilariously ironic. So Oliver gathered Usher, Cyndi Lauper, Josh Groban, Sheryl Crow and a bunch of other fabulous singers on Last Week Tonight to perform a new song in honor of the politicians who have … [Link]
Popular Science » Who Hacked The Democratic National Committee?
Military Cold cyberwar Russia likely hacked the DNC. [Link]
New Scientist – News » California’s fires force evacuation of people and exotic animals
The wildfires have destroyed at least 18 houses in northern Los Angeles and a movie set so far [Link]
Mashable » Large-handed dad pleads baby clothes makers to consider velcro
This father has something important to address to everyone out there who has a say on how baby clothes are made: consider the dad hands. Baby clothes tend to have baby sized buttons and for dad hands, that can be a challenge, he says. "It's not right," he explained. "If you're a dad, and you've got hands you're going to … [Link]
Mashable » Check out Twitter's new ads promoting its 'in the moment' dominance
For all its faults, Twitter remains the dominant online destination for breaking news and in-the-moment discussion. With some new ads, Twitter is pushing that idea with a particular emphasis on news, sports and politics. The company released two new ads on Monday morning while also announcing a broader marketing effort. "Starting today, we’re taking steps to express what we’re for and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We’re discovering new ways to detect if someone is lying
Eye contact and language cues really can give away whether a person is telling a fib – but we usually aren’t much better at guessing than if we just flipped a coin [Link]
Slashdot » China Bans Internet News Reporting As Media Crackdown Widens
Earlier this month we learned that China had banned the use of social media as a news source. The local government feared that if news outlets were to report using signals coming from social media, there was a chance that fake, non-credible, and rumors would slip through the filter. It was absurd, to say the least, considering the government itself … [Link]
Mashable » Prepare yourself, Donald Trump is doing a Reddit AMA
It could be the best of times or the worst of times: Donald Trump is going to host a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Wednesday. According to a release from Trump's camp, which was tweeted by journalist Oliver Darcy, the AMA will take place at 6:30 p.m. EST, with questions being answered by the Republican presidential nominee starting at 7 … [Link]
Popular Science » Pangea Broke Apart As Fast As Fingernails Grow
Environment That's pretty fast for a 20-mile thick continent We now know that the continents split apart in a big hurry. [Link]
WIRED » Legoland is Full of Secrets—If You Know Where to Look
There are surprises hidden throughout the theme park. The post Legoland is Full of Secrets—If You Know Where to Look appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun
Why is it so difficult to crash into the Sun? This numerical calculation in python shows just how difficult it can be. Homework questions included. The post The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Cuts Xbox One Price To $249 – Would You Buy or Recommend One?
Tom Warren, writing for The Verge: Microsoft is cutting the price of its Xbox One console to $249. The new price marks the third price cut in less than two months, ahead of the new Xbox One S launch on August 2nd. 500GB versions of the Xbox One are now $249, and this includes bundles with games like Gears of … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry threw his mouthguard again, playing golf with Justin Timberlake
Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry is almost just as famous for his infallible three-pointers as he is chewing his trusty mouthguard—and chucking it in moments of rage towards fans. While golfing with Justin Timberlake at a celebrity tournament, the MVP relived his Game 6 glory moment (the one that got him ejected and fined) and threw his mouthguard to the stands. … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to avoid clashes with your co-workers in our next #BizChats
Coworkers. Can't live with them, can't live without them. Some coworkers make you feel so lucky to work with such incredible people day in and day out. Others . . . not so muchHaving healthy relationships with your coworkers isn't just critical for your career, but for the company you work for as well. Clashing with an unruly employee or supervisor … [Link]
Mashable » Dad surprises his baseball-loving son and we're a crying mess
Someone please pass the tissues. After his son's baseball game, a dad cleverly surprised his son with a brand new bat that he hid in the trunk of his car. SEE ALSO: 16 dads who totally have this parenting thing down From the video, it looks like dad pretends to "forget" his son's birthday — but there's no way this dad … [Link]
Mashable » 'Trainspotting 2' teaser trailer is here and the original cast has grown up
After a 21-year wait, it looks like the sequel of cult film Trainspotting is finally upon us. A teaser trailer for Trainspotting 2 (or T2) shows Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) and Begbie (Robert Carlyle) standing on a platform as a train passes through, with the riff of Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" playing … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter will stream baseball and hockey games, adds to its live event play
Twitter will soon start streaming professional baseball and ice hockey games, signing a deal to show one game per week on its platform. The deal adds to Twitter's earlier moves to bring NFL football games to its users, having already streamed video from the Wimbledon tennis tournament and the Republican National Convention. Twitter will also be streaming this week's Democratic National … [Link]
WIRED » There’s a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia
During an unusually hot summer this year, researchers in Siberia stumbled upon fifteen of these oddly bouncy patches of grass. The post There's a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Can't Shield User Data From Government, Says Government
Microsoft is now arguing in court that their customers have a right to know when the government is reading their e-mail. But "The U.S. said federal law allows it to obtain electronic communications without a warrant or without disclosure of a specific warrant if it would endanger an individual or an investigation," according to Bloomberg. An anonymous reader quotes their … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Roberts draws Dave Franco in a dress and heels in this crayon masterpiece
Emma Roberts' and Dave Franco's artistic abilities go far beyond what we see on screen. The stars of the new movie, The Nerve, stopped by Mashable to use crayons to draw masterpieces of each other and the results were fantastic. The film is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, July 27. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Watercooler, Art, and … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Roberts and Dave Franco draw hyperrealistic portraits of each other
You never know how the people you see every day really see you. To confirm your worst fears, we put Nerve co-stars Emma Roberts and Dave Franco to the test and asked them to draw each other, and the results were incredibly revealing. SEE ALSO: 8 celebrities who spoke out against Photoshop in 2015 So what if the people in … [Link]
Mashable » Birthday card that's been regifted 94 times is the ultimate inside joke
This is the story of Bill and Steve. Reddit user LincolnsLostSpeech said their fiance's uncle and his cousin have been passing the same birthday card back and forth over the last 47 years. SEE ALSO: Resident gives postman a seemingly impossible task The card was purchased in 1970, and only cost 25 cents. Since the 1970's, Bill and Steve have been … [Link]
Mashable » Marissa Mayer will stay at Yahoo after sale (for now)
Now that Verizon has acquired Yahoo for $4.83 billion, what will happen to its CEO Marissa Mayer? Well, in a surprise move, the former-Googler says she's planning to stay with the company. It was widely expected that Mayer, who has been CEO for just under four years, would leave the company in the event of a sale. Mayer had reportedly been … [Link]
Mashable » Mumbai Police tweets about road safety in the time of Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go has not officially released in India yet, but fans have found a way to access the game and even organise a few Poké walks. Sensing its popularity, Mumbai Police tweeted a message on road safety by referencing the game's format in a GIF. SEE ALSO: People, please don't hurt yourself playing 'Pokémon Go' "Life is not a game. Especially … [Link]
Popular Science » How Lyft's Driverless Car Network Will Change Our Cities And The World
Cars Logan Green on the self-driving utopia of the future Lyft co-founder Logan Green on how driverless cars will change the use and consumption of automobiles… [Link]
Mashable » Fitness model Chontel Duncan shows us the messy side of motherhood
Ah, the joys of motherhood. Fitness model, trainer and blogger Chontel Duncan, while seeming to have beaten the odds with he post-baby body, shared a brutally honest photo of the not-so-glamorous side of motherhood. Squeamish people are warned not to look down. SEE ALSO: 3-month-old baby girl hears mom's voice for the first time Her darling baby boy, Jeremiah, left his … [Link]
WIRED » An Electric Corvette Could Destroy a World Record—Again
The makers of an electric Corvette aren't content with holding the speed record at 186.8mph. They want to go faster. The post An Electric Corvette Could Destroy a World Record—Again appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Weird Ways Americans Try to Make the Wilderness Comfy
To be able to unplug and enjoy nature, you need outhouses and food trucks. The post The Weird Ways Americans Try to Make the Wilderness Comfy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Blu R1 HD
A $60 phone that punches way above its price—if you don't mind the ads. The post Review: Blu R1 HD appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The FBI’s Using Lousy Software to Derail FOIA Requests, Suit Claims
A crappy search engine might be keeping public information out of the public's hands. The post The FBI’s Using Lousy Software to Derail FOIA Requests, Suit Claims appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay
This time of year, humpback and blue whales come to feed on masses of krill in the San Francisco Bay. They make for an amazing research opportunity. The post The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 5 Podcasts to Help You Sound Smart Following the RNC
Conservatism, an aspiring "Asian Oprah," and eerie relaxation tapes. The post 5 Podcasts to Help You Sound Smart Following the RNC appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 10 times parents did the most awkward things on Snapchat and Facebook
For those who have grown up with social media, the world of statuses, tweets and snaps makes sense. But how about for older generations, who are entering unfamiliar territory when they sign up for Facebook or Snapchat? We sat down with some Mashable employees and friends to hear their best stories of parents and grandparents on social media, and the answers … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry says he didn't talk about Diana's death for the first 28 years of his life
LONDON — Prince Harry has said he regretted not opening up sooner about his mother's death in 1997. Princess Diana was killed in a car crash when Prince Harry was just 12. During a barbecue at Kensington Palace for the mental health charity Heads Together, he told the BBC that "everyone can suffer for mental health issues." SEE ALSO: Charming Prince … [Link]
Mashable » Someone left (another) brilliant sign outside of Boris Johnson's house
LONDON — The best thing about Boris Johnson might just be the ingenious protest he invites. SEE ALSO: Someone left an important message outside of Boris Johnson's home The UK's recently named foreign secretary is unquestionably one of the quirkiest and most controversial figures in British politics, so it makes sense that his protestors would have to get creative. And now, … [Link]
Mashable » Students are being sent tampons and pads in the post and they have no idea why
LONDON — British summertime is the most glorious time of the year. ~Except~ if you're waiting to find out if you've got into university. SEE ALSO: Code red: City of Sydney might be getting free sanitary items Students across the nation are currently enduring the excruciating wait to see if their exam results have earned them a spot at university. During … [Link]
Slashdot » Once Valued at $125B, Yahoo's Web Assets To Be Sold To Verizon For $4.83B, Companies Confirm
The reports were spot on. Verizon Communications on Monday announced that it plans to purchase Yahoo's Web assets for a sum of $4.83 billion in cash. The multi-billion dollars deal will get Verizon Yahoo's core internet business and some real estate. The announcement also marks a remarkable fall for the Silicon Valley web pioneer, which once had a market capitalization … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo bought by Verizon for $4.83 billion
Yahoo’s 22-year run as an independent company is over, marking the end of an era for one of the earliest web giants — and one of the few to maintain some level of relevance as the internet evolved. Verizon acquired Yahoo's core business on Monday for $4.83 billion, the culmination of months of speculation about the future of the web company. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » How the Clinton campaign is slaying social media
In June, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign scored one of the sickest election season burns. Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump had just gone after President Barack Obama for backing Clinton in the race. "Obama just endorsed Crooked Hillary. He wants four more years of Obama — but nobody else does!" Trump tweeted. Five minutes later, the campaign fired off a classic, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Web Design Blueprints – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Web Design Blueprints" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-26 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Bollywood star Salman Khan acquitted of poaching endangered animals
An Indian court has acquitted Bollywood star Salman Khan in an 18-year-old case involving the poaching of an endangered gazelle species in the state of Rajasthan, overturning earlier verdicts that had sentenced him to prison. SEE ALSO: Twitter slams Bollywood actor Salman Khan for saying he felt like a 'raped woman' Khan was accused of hunting chinkaras (Indian gazelles) in … [Link]
Mashable » Louis Theroux made a film about Scientology and the trailer is wacky
Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux is well-known for confronting the weird, the wacky and the controversial in his work, but in his first feature-length doc he takes on possibly his most ambitious topic yet: the elusive Church of Scientology. SEE ALSO: Riveting documentary shows the noble backyard life of this Schipperke Made in collaboration with director John Dower and producer Simon … [Link]
Mashable » Man picks bride up in helicopter, causes massive traffic jam
Someone needs to give this couple their own reality show called "Rich Kids of Shanghai." In a show of wealth, the Chinese couple in question, turned more than a few heads when they chartered a helicopter to pick them up in the middle of a busy road to transport them to their undisclosed wedding ceremony location on Sunday. According to Chinese … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' gets David Attenborough treatment and it's just perfect
You might think that David Attenborough and Pokémon Go was a marriage in heaven waiting to happen. Who better than the beloved naturalist to narrate a popular game where people go hunting for exotic creatures in the wild? SEE ALSO: Thousands of people really want Snoop Dogg to narrate 'Planet Earth' Thanks to Lovin' Dublin, the dream is now reality. The … [Link]
Mashable » A peek into a travel photographer's camera bag
Swee Ong is a Singaporean travel photographer who has had his work published in National Geographic. As a self-funded photographer, Ong backpacks around the world, documenting his travels via photography. His trips can last anywhere from a week to three months at a time, affecting the camera equipment that he carries around with him. For now, his camera bag holds a … [Link]
Mashable » Prisma on Android is now available for everyone
After a short, invite-only beta period, the artistic photo-filter app Prisma is now freely available to everyone on Google's Play store. The app, which lets you choose from a surprisingly large number of filters and turn ordinary photos into mini-artworks, can be found here. You'll want to actually use that link, as searching for the app on Google Play will likely … [Link]
Mashable » Singaporean man fights back against bullies after someone circulated his nudes online
A Singaporean man who recently discovered his nude video was circulating online has hit back against online bullies. Lokies Khan, a 24-year-old online personality, claims that he discovered a video that he shot privately started getting passed around on Tumblr without his consent or prior knowledge. SEE ALSO: 78-year-old describes heart-rending realities of living as a trans woman in '70s … [Link]
Mashable » There's a rumour in Japan that pets can see Pokémon
Finally, an indication that Pokémon isn't all in your head. Since hit augmented reality game Pokémon Go was released in Japan last Friday, trainers quickly started realising that their pets somehow were looking in the direction of the onscreen Pokémon in real life. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' is getting political in Japan In a string of tweets over the weekend, Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo admits it's not making much money off 'Pokémon Go', loses $6.7 billion in market value
The story of Nintendo's surging share price this July has been a real stock market fairy tale — the company's value more than doubled after the global success of Pokémon Go, even though the game is made by a different company, the San Francisco-based Niantic. Surely Nintendo, the publisher of the original Pokémon games on Game Boy, must feel some benefit … [Link]
Slashdot » Kurzweil Argues Technology Improves The World, Compares DNA to Code
Futurist Ray Kurzweil told a Seattle conference specific ways in which technology is already improving our lives. For example, while there's a general perception that the world's getting worse, "What's actually happening is our information about what's wrong in the world is getting better. A century ago, there would be a battle that wiped out the next village, you'd never … [Link]
Mashable » Terrorists may soon be detained indefinitely in Australia
The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed legislation that would allow for convicted terrorists to be held indefinitely in prison if considered a threat. The proposed changes to legislation would allow convicted terrorists to be detained in jails for an infinite amount of time, regardless of their sentence length. While Turnbull said the changes were about promoting and ensuring community … [Link]
Mashable » Sound Scouts is the tablet game designed to test kids' hearing at home
If a child's hearing issues go undiagnosed, they can often struggle at school and fall behind. The startup Sounds Scouts hopes to make hearing tests more accessible through an interactive tablet game kids can play at home, ensuring that hearing problems are diagnosed and addressed. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss apps: Candid, Swiftmoji, Tinycards and more The Australian-based startup, founded by Carolyn … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' launches in Hong Kong
Pokémon Go has launched in Hong Kong, the second Asian city to get the smash hit game after Japan. The region has been waiting eagerly for the game to be released, after the U.S., Australian and New Zealand first got it at the beginning of July. SEE ALSO: A beginner's guide: How to play 'Pokémon Go' The launch comes four days … [Link]
WIRED » Email Is Fracturing the Democratic Convention Before It Even Starts
Even before Debbie Wasserman Schultz's ouster, leaked DNC emails showed once again that the Internet's most banal medium could rattle political fortunes. The post Email Is Fracturing the Democratic Convention Before It Even Starts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Retirees recreate 'Shake It Off' proving they're cooler than you
Never before has there been a better use of a retirement plan than to flawlessly recreate, shot-for-shot, Taylor Swift's infamous "Shake It Off" music video. The Julia Wallace Retirement Village in New Zealand enlisted the help of its 50-odd residents and their grandchildren for this very fun video. Check out the leopard print and walking-frame-assisted twerking, with a dash of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ugly Instagram' is the only good thing left on the internet
Look around the page. Your internet is now very clean and familiar. Squarespace has made everyone's personal website look like the inside of Monocle magazine, and every app is much the same — and not by accident. The Windex-ing of the internet has gone so far that "ugly websites" are now a web design trend and not just the majority of … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore police invokes the power of Pokémon to get its message across
SINGAPORE — Pokémon Go isn't out here yet, but the Singapore police force knows its audience. On Sunday, it tweeted a reminder to watch your belongings when you're out so you're not a target for pickpockets and the like. Its tweet features a composite photo of a hand holding a phone, showing a mock-up resembling Pokémon Go. A wallet and phone … [Link]
Mashable » 'Torture' of kids in juvenile detention highlights the importance of #BlackLivesMatter in Australia
Footage released Monday of the "torture" of juvenile boys has again drawn attention to accusations of institutional racism being levelled at the justice system in Australia. The Don Dale Juvenile Detention Centre in the Northern Territory is being accused of gross mistreatment, including the excessive tear gassing of six boys been 14 and 17-years-old during what was described as a … [Link]
Mashable » Tens of thousands of Cambodians attend funeral procession of slain activist
On Sunday, the funeral procession for prominent Cambodian government critic and pro-democracy advocate, Kem Ley, drew tens of thousands of Cambodians to the streets. Kem Ley died on July 10, after being shot fatally in an unprovoked attack. Despite a farm worker admitting to the crime, locals believe that there's more than meets the eye to Kem Ley's sudden murder. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Radiologist hilariously recreates celebrity photos to fundraise for cancer patients
Sydney radiologist Mark Udovitch knows just how garbage it is to be sick. Looking to raise awareness and funds for adults living with cancer, as part of the Dry July campaign, Udovitch began to recreate photos of celebrities with only a tiny budget and luscious, soon-to-be-donated locks. SEE ALSO: Eye doctor reaches out to nearsighted Pokemon Go players Speaking with Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Indian illustrator's Instagram series celebrates strong female leads in film
The question of gender equality cuts across film industries. An Indian illustrator is celebrating strong female characters in Bollywood and Hollywood films through her ongoing series Queens OnScreen, in the hope that it will lead to greater diversity. SEE ALSO: Indian illustrator captures the struggles of people living with anxiety Mumbai-based illustrator Shivani Gorle was inspired to start the series when … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Computerized Brain Training Prevent Dementia?
"Researchers believe they have found a link between speed-of-processing training and a reduction in cognitive decline among the elderly," reports the New Yorker. An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes an article about how this new long-term study actually contradicts much of the previous science. In October of 2014 a group of more than seventy academics published what they called a consensus … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton launches game-style app for election
Despite the inner-DNC turmoil of the past few days, the Democratic National Convention opens in Philadelphia on Monday and the Hillary Clinton campaign is moving full-steam ahead, including the launch of a new app that takes its cues from social-based games. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's new tool lets you #TrumpYourself The app is currently iOS-only and just launched on Sunday in … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Night Of' ignites even more conflict in its third episode
Though there are only five episodes left in HBO's The Night Of, the show is still setting the table for plot conflicts to come. Tonight's episode, titled "A Dark Crate," took us with Naz into his first few days getting acquainted with the messy politics of living on Rikers Island, as his parents try to come to terms with their immediate … [Link]
Slashdot » New Illinois Law Limits Police Use Of Cellphone-Tracking Stingray
An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes a report from ABC News: A new Illinois law limits how police can use devices that cast a wide net in gathering cellphone data… [Stingray] gathers phone-usage data on targets of criminal investigations, but it also gathers data on other cellphones — hundreds or even thousands of them — in the area. The new law … [Link]
Mashable » Magic Leap demo in China shows augmented reality shopping
The incredibly secretive augmented reality startup Magic Leap showed off another demonstration of its technology this week, this time using Chinese apps. During a discussion with Alibaba CMO Chris Tung in China, Magic Leap's chief marketing officer Brian Wallace gave audience members a look at how the technology works. The early look for Alibaba makes sense given the Chinese company's … [Link]
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