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 » Netflix still hates TV ratings
BEVERLY HILLS, California — If it wasn't clear already: Netflix doesn't care about TV ratings. “The focus of ratings companies has no relevance for us,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos told reporters at the streaming service's Television Critics Association presentation. SEE ALSO: What's going on with Rory's love life? And 4 other things we learned about Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' revival … [Link]
Mashable » Comic-con cosplay looks straight from a Lego horror film
Instead of stepping on a Lego brick at night, imagine stepping onto one of these at night. One might hurt, but the other would probably eat you. This unnervingly fleshy Lego man is a project from Frank Ippolito and Norman Chan, of Adam Savage's Tested website. Made as a cosplay for San Diego Comic-Con, the outfit, which consists of a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How the Internet of Things is Resulting in Non-Traditional API Communications Models
Just for kicks, something I like to say when discussing the Internet of Things (IoT) is that “there’s no such thing as a thing on the Internet of Things without an API.” This statement is somewhat orthogonal to another conversation which is that there’s really no Internet of Things yet; but there are plenty of separate networks of things (see … [Link]
Slashdot » Office 365 Gets New Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Features
New submitter Miche67 writes: As part of the July 2016 update to Office 365, Microsoft is adding several features across the board to Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Word, however, is getting the biggest new features — Researcher and Editor — to improve your writing. "As its name implies, Researcher is designed to help the user find reliable sources of information … [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna re-follows Rob Kardashian on Instagram and a glimmer of hope is restored
This week in Kardashian drama, the spotlight is shockingly on Rob. On Monday, Rob Kardashian and his fiancée Blac Chyna made waves on Instagram after Rob suddenly removed all traces of Chyna from his account and the pair unfollowed each other. Even though Rob deleted every photograph of Chyna from his Instagram account, Chyna has re-followed him and it seems as … [Link]
Mashable » Tough kitty survives scalding hot spin in a washing machine
Cats have nine lives — and some take advantage of every single one. Lisa Keefe from Nottingham, England, was walking away from her washing machine the other day when she heard a loud, thudding noise. Noise opened the machine to find her sweet 9-month cat Bobby tucked inside. Bobby, it appears, had snuck into the machine for a cozy little nap, … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Debuts a Dedicated Shop For Kickstarter Products
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Today, Amazon announced it's teaming up with Kickstarter to offer those successful Kickstarter products a way to reach more customers through a dedicated section on Amazon's website. Via www.amazon.com/launchpad/kickstarte~ the online retailer is now featuring a group of over 300 Kickstarter products across a variety of categories, like electronics, books, home and … [Link]
Mashable » When Nazis held mass rallies in Madison Square Garden
May 17, 1934A mass meeting of members of the Friends of New Germany.Image: Bettmann/Getty ImagesShortly after Adolf Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor of Germany in January 1933, the Nazis consolidated control over the country. Looking to cultivate power beyond the borders of Germany, Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess charged German-American immigrant Heinz Spanknobel with forming a strong Nazi organization in the United States.Combining … [Link]
WIRED » It’s Hot, But the Heat Index Means It Feels Even Hotter
What is the heat index and how do you calculate it? The post It's Hot, But the Heat Index Means It Feels Even Hotter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » One Billion iPhones Have Been Sold, Apple Says
Apple announced on Wednesday that it has sold its one billionth iPhone handset. The milestone comes nine years after the iPhone was first introduced. The phone has unarguably shaped the smartphone industry and bolstered the apps market. In a statement, Tim Cook said: iPhone has become one of the most important, world-changing and successful products in history. It's become more … [Link]
Popular Science » Is Climate Too Complex to Model or Predict?
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Scientists say no Despite their complexity, climate models do an impressively good job, and they are improving all the time. [Link]
Mashable » Bear's summer plans include napping in your backyard kiddie pool
A Duluth, Minnesota, bear found sweet refuge in a magical backyard oasis otherwise known as a plastic kiddie pool. Duluth resident Dave Zbaracki snapped a photo of the large black bear napping in his kid's pool on a recent hot summer day, reports the Star Tribune. Zbaracki tells the paper that he took a double take when he first saw the … [Link]
Popular Science » A New Natural Antibiotic Has Been Discovered In The Human Nose
Health Could lead to antibiotics for some drug-resistant bacteria Today, scientists announced the discovery of a new antibiotic produced by bacteria in human noses. [Link]
Mashable » The story behind the star-studded film that schooled Donald Trump on climate change
Hillary Clinton’s campaign is hoping to capitalize on yet another controversial proclamation from Donald Trump: That global warming is a hoax. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has said he rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and opposes most U.S. efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb fossil fuel use. “Obama’s talking about all of this with the global … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Spider, the tiny robot doctor for blimps
From Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works team — the same folks that brought you the strategic recon aircrafts U-2 Dragon Lady and SR-71 Blackbird as well as the stealth fighter jet F-117 Nighthawk — now comes Spider (not to be confused with this one), a device to repair blimps more efficiently than ever. As Skunk Works explains, old methods to repair … [Link]
Mashable » Internet freaks out over Marina Joyce's mysterious tweet
Fans on Twitter started a hashtag, #SaveMarinaJoyce and a conspiracy theory after a mysterious tweet from the British YouTube vlogger Marina Joyce. Joyce invited her followers to meet up with her for a party, but the tweet made many think she had disappeared. Despite the internet frenzy that ensued, Marina Joyce is back on Twitter and has reassured everyone that she … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Black Mirror' Returns October 21 On Netflix
Entertainment Season 3 comes to Netflix in 86 days Black Mirror unceremoniously announced its release date on Twitter earlier today. [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Intelligence Lets Donald Trump Sing About Obama
Entertainment Hear the presidential hopeful's new hit "Obama Leaves" Listen To Donald Trump Sing About Obama Through The Magic of A.I. [Link]
Popular Science » Lichens Can Be Made Of Three Organisms, Not Just Two
Science Fungi and a photosynthetic partner also work with fungal yeast Lichens are all around us, covering that tree on the side of the road or growing on an old building. The ancient combination of organisms has been a textbook example of… [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Stewart thinks being open about your sexuality is more fun
Kristen Stewart opened up to ELLE UK about her relationship with girlfriend Alicia Cargile for the first time. Stewart has previously declined to directly address her sexuality, though she has been significantly less shy about her romantic relationships with women in public lately. SEE ALSO: 15 awesome ways to celebrate #HeterosexualPrideDay "I think also right now I'm just really in love … [Link]
Mashable » Apple sells its billionth iPhone
Apple on Wednesday announced that it has sold its billionth iPhone. The original iPhone went on sale on June 29, 2007. SEE ALSO: U.S. Army switching to iPhones because Androids freeze up The news, which comes a day after the Cupertino giant announced its quarterly earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016. In its latest quarter, Apple sold 40.4 … [Link]
Popular Science » Blimp-Mounted Cameras Will Watch Everything That Happens At The Rio Olympics
Aviation Panolympticon Olympic cameras on blimps. [Link]
Popular Science » How Would The Nation Of Rationalia Defend Itself?
Entertainment A fictional story of a fictional nation at war War in Rationalia… [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Excited To Have Lost 4,000 TV Subscribers This Spring
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Consumerist: Comcast has released their second quarter results and they are happy to announce that they lost 4,000 TV subscribers in the last three months. Why are they so happy to announce such a loss? Because, compared to the same time last year where they lost 69,000 TV subscribers, the loss … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Has Sold 1 Billion iPhones
Gadgets In less than 10 years Apple announced today that it has sold one billion iPhones… [Link]
Mashable » 5 things we learned about Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' revival
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Seven years. That's how long Scott Patterson predicted Gilmore Girls would last when it first began. "I remember Lauren [Graham] and I were talking about the very first Christmas party that [showrunner] Amy [Sherman-Palladino] threw at her house. We were predicting how long it would last, she said five years, I said seven," he recalled during Netflix's … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Of The Finalist Entries For Astronomy Photographer Of The Year
Space Stellar images Some pictures are worth 1,000 words, but others are so out of this world that they will leave you speechless. [Link]
Popular Science » SESAME Hopes To Transcend Borders With Groundbreaking Science
Science A Middle East synchrotron experiment is looking for proposals The Middle Eastern experiment is looking for users… [Link]
Mashable » Miniature village teaches kids important lessons about safety
In Ashville, NY, a mini safety village is teaching kids how to handle some of the threats they may come across in their home or neighborhood. Scaled-down streets and model homes teach youngsters important lessons on how to escape house fires, deal with stranger danger and understand road signs. The village is one of dozens in the United States. Read more…More … [Link]
Mashable » Holy Buddhist temple embraces its role as a Pokémon gym
Pokémon fever has taken over the world — it's touched private businesses, Holocaust museums, and now, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Recently, the temple announced that it would partially transform itself into a Pokémon gym. Level 5 players are now welcome to roam the temple in search of runaway Pokémon. The temple offers free cell phone chargers, available on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Rio Olympics Will Be First Sporting Event Watched By 'Eye In The Sky' Drone Cameras
tedlistens quotes a report from Fast Company: When the Olympic Games begin next month in Rio de Janeiro, billions of people are expected to watch athletes from countries around the world compete. But also watching over the Olympic and Paralympic events will be a set of futuristic, balloon-mounted surveillance camera systems capable of monitoring a wide swath of the city … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook schools everyone and wins social network earnings, again
Is Facebook just too good? The social networking giant blew past Wall Street expectations of both revenue and earnings per share for its second-quarter of 2016 earnings released Wednesday. Facebook's stock was up by more than 6 percent in after-hours trading. Facebook reported $6.44 billion in revenue, up 63 percent year over year, compared to $6 billion as analysts expected. Earnings … [Link]
WIRED » The Gilmore Girls Revival Will Hit Netflix on Black Friday
Netflix dropped the first teaser with new footage, and revealed the release date for the four 90-minute episodes. The post The Gilmore Girls Revival Will Hit Netflix on Black Friday appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » New Magic Leap Demo Shows Shopping With Augmented Reality
Technology The technology lets you measure a room to see how objects will fit A new demo offers a glimpse of Magic Leap’s augmented reality technology at work. [Link]
Popular Science » FDA Approves Synthetic Liquid Marijuana Compound
Health FDA: Drink weed e'ry day…. sorta The FDA just approved a new synthetic THC product for use in treating a variety of ailments, in liquid form. But despite being the first liquid THC replacement on the… [Link]
Mashable » Reluctant dad writes incredibly detailed family dog contract
The decision to get a family dog comes with a lot of responsibility. And let's face it, most kids aren't always willing when it comes to following through on chores. So when these kids begged their father to get a family dog, he reluctantly agreed — with a catch. Outlined in a 13 term Family Dog Contract, the unenthusiastic dad laid … [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon Go Players Are Actually Helping To Rescue Wildlife
Entertainment Gotta help 'em all It's almost fitting that the insanely popular phone game Pokémon Go is actually helping out some wildlife… [Link]
Slashdot » C Top Programming Language For 2016, Finds IEEE's Study
IEEE Spectrum, a highly regarded magazine edited by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, has released its annual programming languages list, sharing with the world how several languages fared against each other. To assess the languages the publication says it worked with a data journalist and looked into 10 online sources — including social chatter, open-source code production, and … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Have Successfully Tricked A.I. Into Seeing The Wrong Things
Technology And here’s why that could be very bad for the future Research Proves A.I. Vulnerable To Real-World Attack… [Link]
Mashable » Crafty 'Edward Scissorhands' costume will have every '90s kid drooling
If you've ever wondered what Johnny Depp must have felt like in Edward Scissorhands, you're in luck. Episode four of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad has Dustin McLean providing a complete set of instructions for making the costume and finding out, quite literally, how dangerous it is to have scissors for hands. Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2aeiCXJ … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Sonar, Pokemon Go, BigBlueButton, eeGeo, Watsi
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Delightful parrot sounds just like a squeaky toy when lightly squeezed
Listen to this cool, new trick. Apart from being adorable to look at, Kanji the parrot makes a cute, little squeaky toy sound when his owner lightly touches his belly. We're addicted to this sound. Snooki dropped a music video and it's everything you've ever dreamed of Demi Lovato, Nick and Joe Jonas get together for mini 'Camp Rock' reunion … [Link]
Mashable » Snooki dropped a music video and it's everything you've ever dreamed of
Party's here! Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, everyone's favorite Jersey Shore guidette has just released a music video for her beautifully auto-tuned single, "Yung Mommy." The mother of two raps about a plethora of experiences — from her rowdy days down at The Shore with pals, "JWoww, Sammi and Ronny" to life as a mom, dealing with breastfeeding and potty training her … [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon Go Plus Delayed Until September
Gadgets You won't be able to catch the wristband peripheral for another couple months. The wait continues for the first piece of official hardware associated with Nintendo's Pokémon Go. The Pokémon Go Plus wristband was supposed to arrive this month, but… [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna goes glam for tour merch
There’s nothing anti-fashion about Rihanna's latest tour merch offering. Following in the footsteps of Kanye West and Justin Bieber's pop-up shops for their own respective tours is Rihanna's. This time, instead of selling at VFILES or Barneys New York, the 28-year-old chanteuse opted for something Parisian, choosing French-cool store, Colette. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé and Rihanna will not stand for your 'Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey shuts down dozens of media outlets as government continues its broader crackdown
The government of Turkey has reportedly shuttered dozens of media outlets, as the country's president continues to crackdown on opposition in the wake of an attempted coup. The Associated Press reported that 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations have been shut down in addition to numerous radio stations, magazines and newswiresCNN Turkey also reported the closures. There were also unconfirmed reports … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spiky new ant species is named after Game of Thrones dragons
Two newly named species of ant from New Guinea have big spines behind their necks that are full of muscle, which could help supporting their giant heads [Link]
New Scientist – News » Red wolf may lose endangered status because it’s just a hybrid
Not being a recognisable species could lose the red wolf its conservation status, despite being the only carrier of genes from extinct southern grey wolves [Link]
New Scientist – News » How drones are learning to find their own way in the world
From delivering pizzas to tracking whales, we have high hopes for drones. Here are three advances that will help them live up to the buzz [Link]
New Scientist – News » CRISPR genome editing could save sight by tweaking DNA
A test of the CRISPR technique in mice shows that it has real promise for treating hereditary eye diseases, although several hurdles remain [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]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Sync Provides API Access to Real-Time App Syncing
Twilio has announced Twilio Sync: an API solution to keep real-time applications synced across devices and between users. Scaling synchronization remains a continuous challenge as the economy of real-time apps continues to grow. Twilio has addressed the problem by providing API access to a backend state synchronization infrastructure. In turn, developers can focus on app features and rely on Twilio … [Link]
Mashable » Traffic cam catches cyclist narrowly escaping car crash
Polish police have released traffic camera footage which shows a cyclist catching a very lucky break. In the video, which was captured on Friday in northeastern Poland, a cyclist can be seen traveling from the left side of the street to the right using a crosswalk. But just as the cyclist crosses the median, a Lexus plows through the red … [Link]
Slashdot » New York DA Wants Apple, Google To Roll Back Encryption
An anonymous reader writes: Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. called on Apple and Google to weaken their device encryption, arguing that thousands of crimes remained unsolved because no one can crack into the perpetrators' phones. Vance, speaking at the International Conference on Cyber Security here, said that law enforcement officials did not need an encryption "backdoor," sidestepping a concern … [Link]
Mashable » Watch as auroras dance with the International Space Station
A new video shot by an astronaut circling the world from within the International Space Station shows the space laboratory speeding through green curtains of auroras dancing above Earth. NASA astronaut Jeff Williams took the timelapse video while staring out one of the Space Station's window. SEE ALSO: Amazing red aurora captured by Space Station astronaut Astronauts and cosmonauts are sometimes … [Link]
Mashable » New study investigates: How many adults pursue their childhood dream job?
Kids are pretty fearless when it comes to dreaming big about their futures. Ask a five year old about his or her career aspirations and chances are you'll be taken aback by the ambitious responses: astronaut, pro football star, bajillionaire, president. Some kids want to be all these things at once. Ask adults, however, if their childhood dreams ever came to … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Pokémon Go' would have been like in the 16th Century
Pokemon Go has been ruling most peoples lives lately, making them actually leave their apartment and walk to places unknown for those precious Pokémon. The game has awoken a sense of discovery, making the players become modern day explorers. Traveling all over for a chance to find new Pocket Monsters. Heading out of their comfort zone and hopefully capturing what they … [Link]
Mashable » Try not to weep at the sad, squishy journey of a frozen tomato
It’s not a Shakespearean tragedy, but it might as well be: buckle up for the grim demise of this frozen tomato. Imgur user DracoLeCount, who recently had a tomato in the freezer for some reason, took photos of what happened to the unfortunate fruit during its thawing process. Spoiler alert: it is a real bummer. Grab some tissues and click through. … [Link]
Mashable » How not to get hacked by Russians (or anyone else)
There’s been a lot of talk about Russian hackers infiltrating the Democratic National Committee's servers and then leaking sensitive emails via WikiLeaks. The breach, which happened in June but was revealed this week, may sound like a high-level hacking plot by international spies that doesn't have anything to do with your personal cybersecurity. We are here to tell you, that is … [Link]
Mashable » Finally revealed: The story behind Dave Chappelle's legendary Prince skit
The skit is iconic to anyone who came of age in the middle aughts: Dave Chappelle, decked out in purple as he plays Prince, calling "Game, blouses" after a make-believe basketball contest. But just how fictional was the legendary Chappelle's Show bit? After years of public speculation, guitarist and songwriter Micki Free just shed new light on the story behind the … [Link]
Mashable » JOB ALERT: The Smithsonian wants a beer historian/scholar
Set down the pint glass, and brush up that resume. The Smithsonian is seeking a beer expert to chronicle the beverage's history and influence on American culture. The work will contribute to related exhibits within the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, including the Food History Project. It's no quick sip. The job requires a three-year commitment. Applicants who … [Link]
Mashable » 'South Park' Season 20: Reality may return, 'will blow people's minds'
SAN DIEGO — Reality may truly be setting in. Though he was only onscreen for a minute or two of a single episode, Reality (the South Park character, but also the concept) is perhaps the purest distillation of what Trey Parker and Matt Stone were trying to say in Season 19 — the first to feature an episodic arc, and arguably … [Link]
Slashdot » James Cameron: Theater Experience Key To Containing Piracy
Director James Cameron says that the key to containing movie piracy is preserving the theater experience as something special. He made the remarks when reporters asked him about his views on Sean Parker's upcoming streaming service Screening Room which will reportedly allow users to watch a new movie on the same day as its theatre release. From a TorrentFreak article: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Squishy cubes with a secret smile could be used for prosthetics
A rubber metamaterial that reveals hidden patterns when squashed could help build artificial limbs that move in the right direction [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is making its atmosphere hotter
A mysterious hot spot in Jupiter's atmosphere may be caused by waves linked to its most famous feature [Link]
Mashable » Fitness blogger posts empowering Instagram to show weight is just a number
Fitness blogger and new mom Kelsey Wells wanted to lose weight after she gave birth to her son. In a new Instagram post, she reveals that didn't happen — but something better did. "I weighed 130 before getting pregnant, so based on nothing besides my own warped perception, I decided my "goal weight" should be 122 and to fit into my … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls' revival shares release date and teaser
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Need your Gilmore Girls fix? Netflix has you covered with a new teaser for the revival, which states that we'll all be getting more of the Gilmore ladies come Nov. 25 (aka the best post-Thanksgiving treat one could ask for). SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' fans rejoice: Alex Kingston will appear in Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' revival The teaser … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Asks Russia to Dig Up Hillary’s Emails in Unprecedented Remarks
Donald Trump called on Russia to find and release Hillary Clinton's emails today, suggesting a potentially dangerous precedent for cyber espionage. The post Trump Asks Russia to Dig Up Hillary’s Emails in Unprecedented Remarks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Banned '90s Walmart shirt is relevant again thanks to Hillary Clinton
Banned T-shirt predictions don't often come true. A T-shirt designer back in 1995 made a shirt that featured Margaret from the "Dennis the Menace" comic strip saying "Someday a woman will be PRESIDENT!" However, when one Walmart shopper was offended by the shirt's message, the store removed it from shelves. SEE ALSO: Artists are taking offense to this Old Navy toddler … [Link]
Popular Science » Research Buoy Mistaken For Pokéball, Taken From Sea
Environment Buoy are these guys idiots. Let's be clear: pokéballs aren't real. There are no real pokéballs. Got it? Good, because some California people don't, and apparently they pulled a research buoy out of… [Link]
Popular Science » Hotter Vapes Could Put More Toxins In Your Lungs
Health Not every puff is created equal New research out of Berkeley Lab shows that not every puff is equal, and clearly outlines the factors that increase toxic risk. [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: We’ve Recovered From Comic-Con and Need to Talk About It
Here’s what we really thought of all those Marvel, DC, and cult TV panels in San Diego last week. The post Culture Podcast: We've Recovered From Comic-Con and Need to Talk About It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » New 'Dragon' Ant Species Are Named After Game Of Thrones Characters
Animals Don't expect them to breathe fire Meet Drogon and Viserion, the dragon ants. [Link]
Mashable » If politicians were famous Philadelphia attractions
Philadelphia is the city of cheesesteaks, an inexplicable baseball mascot and brotherly love, but for the rest of the week, it's is also the city of the Democratic National Convention. SEE ALSO: 50 very unlikely things we want from the Democratic National Convention A question on everyone's mind is "what will Hillary Clinton say during her speech?" But right behind that, … [Link]
Slashdot » You Can't Turn Off Cortana In the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft will release Windows 10 Anniversary Update next week. Earlier this week we listed some of its best features. PCWorld is now reporting about a major change that may annoy some users: once you've installed the update, Cortana can no longer be disabled. From the article: Cortana, the personal digital assistant that replaced Windows 10's search function and taps into … [Link]
Popular Science » Ice Bucket Challenge Funds New ALS Gene Discovery
Health Scientists used donations to ID a gene associated with the disease Scientists used donations from the ice bucket challenge to identify a new gene associated with ALS called NEK1… [Link]
Mashable » Amazon launches Kickstarter section
3-D pens! The Veronica Mars movie! This weird speaker thing! Kickstarter has brought so much joy into our lives since it founded in 2009. Now, however, products from the site will be even easier to hoard: Amazon has officially partnered with Kickstarter to bring 300 projects to the retailers crowd-funding portal, Launchpad. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Amazon Launchpad on creating … [Link]
Mashable » The 2016 'Dota 2' International breaks the record for esports prize pools
The biggest annual Dota 2 tournament, The International, has broken its own record for the highest prize pool in esports ever, topping last year's $18,429,613 pool Tuesday. The prize pool is still climbing and was at $18,679,270 at the time of publishing. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks Since the first International tournament in 2011, developer Valve … [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Intelligences Are Writing Poetry For A New Online Literary Magazine
Entertainment Curated AI hosts poems written by algorithms Launched last week, the creative content on CuratedAI is written by machines (we don't mean typewriters). [Link]
Mashable » An Adele impersonator joined the singer on stage in Seattle
On Monday night, a Seattle crowd got to witness a rare sighting of two Adeles. You read that right. Not just one, but two. The singer was joined on stage by local drag queen and celebrity impersonator Kristie Champagne, who was dressed almost identically to Adele — long dress and all. SEE ALSO: Adele paid tribute to Prince, but not with … [Link]
Popular Science » These Birds’ DNA May Shine Light On New Zealand’s Geologic Past
Animals New Zealand may not have been covered with water 25 million years ago While not a true wren, the acanthisittid wren group in New Zealand are poor flyers or flightless, and according to a new study, have been a proud citizen of the island… [Link]
WIRED » Welcome to the Bizarro World of Trump Supporters on Reddit
The wildly popular pro-Trump subreddit /r/The_Donald is the "safe space" the GOP nominee's supporters say they need online. The post Welcome to the Bizarro World of Trump Supporters on Reddit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Olympics Committee Says Non-Sponsors Are Banned From Tweeting About the Olympics
An anonymous reader shares a Gizmodo report:The U.S. Olympics Committee has gone off the deep end, when it comes to intellectual property. It's willing to sue anyone to protect their trademarks, even when the use is no real threat. But the committee's latest claim is an entirely new level of absurdity. What's getting the U.S. Olympics Committee in a tizzy … [Link]
Popular Science » Sheep Equipped with 360-Degree Cameras Roam the Faroe Islands with a Purpose
Animals The Islands are trying to ram their way into Google’s large street view map This small North Atlantic archipelago is again asking for its name to be heard. Or herd. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Legal ketone sports supplement pushes athletes further, faster
When rowers and cyclists consumed a supplement drink, they moved faster, broke world records, and beat many of their personal bests [Link]
Popular Science » Jupiter's Great Red Spot Is Mysteriously Hot
Space And may be generating heat in the planet's atmosphere Jupiter's most distinctive feature is so hot right now. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Video Direct announces first Stars program winner
LOS ANGELES — Baltimore-based filmmaker Justin Doescher has been tapped as Amazon Video Direct's first Stars program winner. The program, which was announced at the same time as Amazon Video Direct's launch in May, gives show creators the opportunity to earn royalties based on minutes streamed. Selected creators are given a monthly bonus from a $1 million fund based on the top 100 AVD … [Link]
Popular Science » Insecticides Are Blamed For Lower Bee Sperm Viability
Animals Several recent studies around bee sperm could help save the species Male drone bees that were fed pollen with neonicotinoid insecticides didn't die, but produced 39 percent less live sperm than the control group. [Link]
Mashable » Excitement levels for the 'Harry Potter' script have reached a fever pitch
LONDON — As the July 31 release of the script to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter play inches closer, social media excitement is quickly reaching unprecedented levels. SEE ALSO: The first 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' reviews will get your wands tingling As presale copies of the script break records and bookstores fill their Twitter feeds with plans for midnight celebrations, … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato, Nick and Joe Jonas get together for mini 'Camp Rock' reunion
"Joe, why don't you come out here," Nick Jonas said on stage Tuesday night, successfully taking us all back to 2008. Joe Jonas joined Demi Lovato and Nick at the Washington, D.C., stop of their Future Now tour, and treated the audience to a performance of "I Gotta Find You" and "This is Me" from the Disney Channel Original Movie … [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr users will soon see ads on their blogs in a move to generate revenue
Soon, Tumblr will have a new parent and be expected to help pay more of the bills. The blogging site, owned by Yahoo (which is in the process of being acquired by Verizon), is introducing a new advertising program that will place ads on each one of its more than 306 million blogs. The ads will start appearing on Thursday, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Calls For Russia To Cyber-Invade the United States To Find Clinton's 'Missing' Emails
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump publicly called on the Russian hackers allegedly responsible for the recent leak of DNC emails to launch another cyber-attack on the United States, this time to hack emails from Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of State, according to reporters who attended the press conference Wednesday. (Alternate source: NYTimes, Quartz, and MotherJones) "Russia, if you're listening, … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba invests $150 million into esports, including $5.5 million tournament
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Tuesday made a a $150 million investment in the International e-Sports Federation. The IeSF and Alibaba will use the investment to help "esports be recognized as sports," including securing participation in the Olympic Games. The investment includes a $5.5 million prize pool for an upcoming tournament, the World Electronic Sports Games. While no location, date or … [Link]
Mashable » ESL One is kicking off 2017 with a 'Dota 2' tournament in Malaysia
ESL One is bringing Dota 2 back to Southeast Asia, pitting eight of the best teams from around the world against each other Jan. 6-8 in Genting, Malaysia. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks The premiere tournament has a prize pool of $250,000 and will consist of a mix of invited teams, internationally qualified teams and a … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, Donald Trump basically called for Russia to hack Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump stood before the media on Wednesday and, when asked about the leaked emails from the Democratic National Committee, encouraged Russia to do more. "Russia, if you're listening, I hope you're able to find the 30,000 e-mails that are missing," he said. "I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press. Let's see if that happens." The cyberattack that broke into the … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Stranger Things’ is full to bursting with references from '80s films
Netflix's latest original show, the 1980s themed horror-mystery-synth album Stranger Things, has exploded in popularity since its release. And it's absolutely full of '80s throwbacks, and not just because it stars Winona Ryder. Vimeo user Ulysse Thevenon put together a long list of all the '80s (and also some '70s) films to which Stranger Things pays homage. Topping the list … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Torn-apart galaxy may be exacting revenge on the Milky Way
The satellite Sagittarius dwarf galaxy may have been massive enough to warp the disc of our galaxy – payback for the fact the Milky Way is ripping it apart [Link]
Mashable » Yes, you can talk about how much you make — and you should
Do you know how much money your best friend makes? What about your brother? Are you aware of how much your colleague, who works in a completely different department, puts into her 401K? Or how much your girlfriend has in her Roth IRA? How many people in your life actually know what your annual salary is? The thing is, talking about … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Old planets always get too hot or cold for life in the end
Searching for alien life on planets orbiting older stars may be fruitless – they nearly always lose their liquid water with time [Link]
Slashdot » Google Play Rolls Out Family Sharing
Google on Wednesday announced a new Google Play feature dubbed Family Library that allows up to 6 people to share apps, movies, books purchases. It will roll out to people in the next 48 hours in 12 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the U.K., and the United States) and requires people to sign … [Link]
Mashable » Cat brings home live bat, absolute chaos ensues
Cats do the darndest things. For example, Twitter user NickMillerr_'s cat, Nala, decided it would be a great idea to bring home a live bat and casually drop it in the house. In case you're curious as to how that horrific scenario played out, NickMillerr_ tweeted the riveting, suspense-filled saga in the form of a two-minute-long video. SEE ALSO: Baby bat … [Link]
Slashdot » Android's New Feature Can Share Your Exact Location In Emergency Situation
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Next Web: When the police, fire brigade or ambulances need to respond quickly to an emergency call, accurate information about the caller's location is crucial in helping them arrive in time to be of assistance. With that in mind, Google has introduced a feature in Android that beams your location to emergency … [Link]
Mashable » New clues emerge about missing flight MH370's possible crash site
The mysterious, missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 likely crashed off the coast of Australia or hundreds of miles to the north, researchers in Italy said. The potential crash area overlaps with the underwater zone that investigators are now scouring for hunks of metal debris. Search efforts have so far failed to reveal why and where the airliner wrecked more than two … [Link]
Mashable » Morrissey announces a world tour that may or may not happen
Morrissey has announced plans to sing his life all over this godforsaken world in the fall. Keep in mind that this is notorious concert canceler Morrissey, so the odds of the concert you paid money to see actually taking place aren't great, but you don't always know it's over before it really began. We'll just have to place our bets on … [Link]
Mashable » Haitian band uplifts stranded passengers on 6-hour delayed airplane
It’s hard to make being trapped on a delayed airplane less miserable. However, a free concert doesn't hurt. When a flight out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport was delayed for six terrible hours, passengers luckily had the Haitian band Lakou Mizik on board to entertain them with some uplifting songs. SEE ALSO: African teen's Celine Dion cover will make your heart go … [Link]
Slashdot » Xiaomi Launches Mi Notebook Air Windows 10 Laptop Featuring 1080p Display, Starts at $520
Speaking of Chinese electronics giants, Xiaomi on Wednesday announced it is entering the PC market. The company, which is often referred to as "Apple of China", announced its first-ever laptop line, the Mi Notebook Air, running on Windows 10. It comes in two sizes — 13.3-inch and 12.5-inch — with both models featuring a slim body, a 1080p display, a … [Link]
Mashable » Nothing to see here, just some ducklings wearing lederhosen
LONDON — Ducks are pretty adorable. But, lederhosen-wearing ducks are on a whole other level of cuteness. SEE ALSO: A woman is knitting tiny wool jumpers to keep her chickens warm Poppy and Peach are two stylish Indian runner ducklings. But the lederhosen isn't just a super-cool fashion accessory, it actually has a very practical — and gross — purpose. The … [Link]
Mashable » This British dad may have just told the ultimate dad joke
LONDON — Dads everywhere, it's time to give up and go home. You have officially been out-dadded. SEE ALSO: Dad cheers up his teen son with a pun-derful and inspiring card On Tuesday, Twitter user Jess shared a screengrab of a message her Dad had sent her. Brace yourselves for some serious dad-style comedy. In fairness, it is a pretty good … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s What We Know About Russia and the DNC Hack
Russia was very likely responsible for the hack that has upended the DNC. The post Here’s What We Know About Russia and the DNC Hack appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Have Given Up On Finding The Philae Comet Lander
Space With communication link shut down, the lander can finally rest in peace In November 2014, Philae was supposed to become the first spacecraft to touch down on a comet. Unfortunately, the landing wasn't nearly as gentle as the European Space… [Link]
Popular Science » The Delicious Taste Of Struggle
Science Why the hardest-working animals, plants, and microbes taste the best As a philosophical concept, struggle is emotionally charged and unendingly complex. As a biological phenomenon, struggle is the result of the most basic mechanisms of… [Link]
Mashable » Chevy found a way to make the Corvette even better
Growing up, my mother told me Corvettes were for men with severe emotional deficiencies who couldn't afford a Ferrari. And since I (mostly) took Mom's word as gospel, this jaded automotive insight colored my view of — and attitude toward — Corvettes. That was, until I finally drove one. Dropping behind the wheel of the latest Stingray for the first time … [Link]
Mashable » Guy lip syncs his heart out while his unimpressed mom drives
The bar has officially been raised for all car jam sessions. Chauffeured by his mother, YouTuber Motoki dabs, body rolls and has the most expressive faces ever while cruising around town while impressively lip syncing hits from Justin Bieber, Desiigner, Sia, Drake and more. His mom could care less. Someone get this guy on Lip Sync Battle, please! Colbert recaps … [Link]
WIRED » Parents, Rejoice! Here Are Netflix’s Kid-Friendly August Additions
There’s a whole lot of family-friendly goodness hitting Netflix next month. The post Parents, Rejoice! Here Are Netflix's Kid-Friendly August Additions appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » LastPass Accounts Can Be 'Completely Compromised' When Users Visit Sites
Reader mask.of.sanity writes: A dangerous zero-day vulnerability has been found in popular cloud password vault LastPass, which can completely compromise user accounts when users visit malicious websites. The flaw is today being reported to LastPass by established Google Project zero hacker Tavis Ormandy who says he has found other "obvious critical problems". Interestingly, Mathias Karlsson, a security researcher has also … [Link]
Mashable » This incredibly British local news story has sparked a frenzy of puns
LONDON — The local news in Britain doesn't get much more local than this. On Tuesday, the Hereford Times published a splash about some local villagers whose hedge had been stolen by thieves. SEE ALSO: People are losing their minds over this local British news story "A hedge has been ripped out of the ground and stolen from outside a couple's … [Link]
Popular Science » A Pokémon Go Player Hit Level 40 Already (With Cheats)
Entertainment This Is 40 We just wanted to share this picture of the coveted level 40 badge from Pokémon Go, since it will be months—maybe years, come to think of it—before any of us see it. A… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Unprecedented Alzheimer’s drug slows disease by 80 per cent
A drug that targets tau tangles in the brain has produced strong results in a clinical trial, slowing the progression of the disease and loss of independence [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hammerhead sharks roll over and swim sideways to save energy
Uniquely among sharks, the great hammerhead has an unusually long dorsal fin that appears to make it more efficient for it to swim rolled over [Link]
New Scientist – News » Orangutan learns to mimic human conversation for the first time
‘Rocky’ the ginger ape has astonished experts by producing sounds similar to words, a feat that might help us study the evolutionary origins of human speech [Link]
Mashable » Dyson's 360 Eye robot vacuum is an able Roomba competitor, despite its blunders
Fifteen years is a long time to work on any product and it’s like a century when it comes to technology. Which is why I find it a little surprising that Dyson seems comfortable characterizing the Dyson 360 Eye autonomous robotic vacuum as well-over a decade in the making. SEE ALSO: Dyson made a hair dryer and it's kind of stunning … [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Silverman's Twitter account hacked by Anonymous
Comedian Sarah Silverman's Twitter account has been hacked by a group purporting to be Anonymous. On Tuesday morning, a video called "A Message for Hillary Clinton" was posted on her timeline. The video is from the official Anonymous account, but it was published back in April. The hack follows Silverman's speech at the Democratic convention on Monday night, where she spoke … [Link]
Mashable » Colbert recaps his Republican Convention shenanigans with handy highlight reel
Last night, Stephen Colbert recapped all the highlights from his eventful Republican National Convention coverage. From his crucial presence at the convention as Hunger Games character, Caesar Flickerman, to the return of Jon Stewart and Melania Trump's legendary defense speech — if you missed any of Colbert's political shenanigans, here's your chance to catch up. There's also a charming Colbert … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Pix makes your iPhone pics pop and move
What makes a good picture? Is it color? Composition? If you ask Microsoft, they might say pixels. It’s certainly the approach evident in their new iPhone photo app, Microsoft Pix, which takes 10 frames and then looks for, among other things, the best pixels from all of them to make the best possible picture. 
Microsoft Pix's interface is simple and easy … [Link]
WIRED » WikiLeaks Has Officially Lost the Moral High Ground
Because hacktivism shouldn't mean doxing, anti-Semitism, or (maybe, possibly, probably not) colluding with Vladimir Putin. The post WikiLeaks Has Officially Lost the Moral High Ground appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Relive '90s mood rings with these 3D-printed crystals
A nod to '90s nostalgia, STONEDALONE is a jewelry collection of 3D-printed mystical talismans. Brooklyn-based artist Wynn Mustin began this project not only to marry the past and present, but also to challenge the role of 3D printing in the design and fabrication process. According to Mustin, the crystals are imbued with "good vibrations that allow us to manifest our dreams, … [Link]
Slashdot » Florida Regulators OK Plan To Increase Toxins In Water
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Times: Despite the objection of environmental groups, state environmental regulators voted Tuesday to approve new standards that will increase the amount of cancer-causing toxins allowed in Florida's rivers and streams under a plan the state says will protect more Floridians than current standards. The Environmental Regulation Commission voted 3-2 to approve a … [Link]
Mashable » Money or property? The answer has big implications for bitcoin.
A judge in Florida ruled in a money-laundering case this week that bitcoin is not a currency — but experts aren't so sure. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Teresa Mary Pooler dismissed charges Monday against a Florida man charged with illegally transmitting and laundering $1,500 in bitcoin. He couldn't launder or illegally transmit any money, Pooler said, because bitcoin doesn't qualify as a … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the haunting last words spoken by dead 'Game of Thrones' characters
LONDON — People always make a big deal about the last words spoken by on-screen characters before they die. In films and TV shows there's a long tradition of sending key characters out with a flourish of parting wisdom, but, let's be honest, Game of Thrones isn't exactly your average TV show. SEE ALSO: 9 key predictions for what'll happen in … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry's live HIV test has had a pretty huge impact on HIV testing
LONDON — Prince Harry's live streamed HIV test has prompted a surge in HIV self-testing, a HIV charity has revealed. SEE ALSO: Prince Harry got tested for HIV during royal family's first Facebook Live stream Prince Harry took a HIV test live on Facebook on July 14 to show how easy it is. It was hailed by campaigners as a "groundbreaking … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fireman Sam' episode withdrawn after showing character stepping on Quran
An episode of the British cartoon Fireman Sam has been withdrawn from a streaming site after it was found that a character appears to step on a page of the Quran. In the scene, broadcast in October 2014 on Channel 5 but only brought to attention this week, a fireman called Elvis is seen treading on a pile of papers while … [Link]
Mashable » How to master your drone skills with a balloon obstacle course
In episode two of How to Race Drones, Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer continues to prepare for the Liberty Cup drone race. This week, Sheffer gets his hands on a new micro drone to get the hang of flying before testing out his skills in a balloon obstacle course. Episode 1: http://on.mash.to/2auRFQo Check back next Wednesday, when Sheffer will take on … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, Trainers: The Pokémon Go Plus wristband will arrive in September, not July
Uh-oh, Nintendo. The Pokémon Go Plus accessory — a wristband that will alert you to the presence of the little pesky creatures, among other things — will be out two months later than originally announced, the company said in a tweet. While Nintendo pointed out that the original launch was planned for the "end of July," it did not specify what … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0 – $29.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-07-28 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
WIRED » This Is the Enormous Gigafactory, Where Tesla Will Build Its Future
By 2020 Tesla plans to consume more batteries than the rest of the world combined. This is where it will make them. The post This Is the Enormous Gigafactory, Where Tesla Will Build Its Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Netflix of China Just Bought Vizio to Conquer the US
The Netflix of China now has the ability to push its online services into the US market on US televisions. The post The Netflix of China Just Bought Vizio to Conquer the US appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How New Zealand Plans to Kill Its (Non-Human) Invasive Mammals
What could go wrong? The post How New Zealand Plans to Kill Its (Non-Human) Invasive Mammals appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Stories Behind Stranger Things’ Retro ’80s Props
Lynda Reiss, prop master of Stranger Things, talks about the task of recreating the '80s. The post The Stories Behind Stranger Things' Retro '80s Props appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Makeshift Homes Where Refugees Await Their Fates
Photographer Marco Tiberio spent 11 months photographing the tents and huts in the Calais migrant camp in France. The post The Makeshift Homes Where Refugees Await Their Fates appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Design FX: Hardly Anything in Star Trek Beyond Is Real
Sure, the acting is real—but most of the spaceships and aliens in Justin Lin's latest addition to the franchise were made with VFX. Here's how. The post Design FX: Hardly Anything in Star Trek Beyond Is Real appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The DoD Brings on Tech’s Brightest Minds—and Problems
The Department of Defense is looking at the blazing-fast ying to its octogenarian-on-horse-tranquilizers yang: Silicon Valley. The post The DoD Brings on Tech's Brightest Minds—and Problems appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside the Mind of Werner Herzog, Luddite Master of the Internet
What happens when the legendary German director is hired to make a promotional film about the Internet? You get a true document of the modern age. The post Inside the Mind of Werner Herzog, Luddite Master of the Internet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These 'Game of Thrones' stars have the most adorable friendship IRL
LONDON — Just because their families are bitter, bitter rivals in Game of Thrones, that doesn't mean Bran and Tommen can't be best buds in real life. And even now that Tommen is out of the show (*sobs*), the two of them are still spending a bunch of time together. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' explains why you won't see Season … [Link]
Mashable » A new wave of Indian web series is narrating women's stories with refreshing honesty
The recent Indian web series Ladies Room starts in an unlikely location: a dirty women's toilet in a Mumbai local train. What follows is even more unusual — a no-holds-barred conversation between its main protagonists, best friends Dingo and Khanna. SEE ALSO: Beloved Indian sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' is being rebooted as a web series Each of the six episodes is … [Link]
Mashable » Vietnam border official allegedly scribbles the F-bomb on Chinese woman's passport
A Chinese woman visiting Vietnam over the weekend realised the border official letting her through had scribbled "f**k you" on two pages of her passport, Chinese papers are reporting. He wrote it right across a controversial map printed on the two pages. The map, which China started printing on three pages in each passport since 2012, is a source of much … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to guarantee your Pokémon evolve to over 1,000 CP in 'Pokémon Go'
If you're hoping to be the very best like no one ever was, it's imperative that you have an arsenal of badass Pokémon. Now that we're a few weeks into the game and people are reaching higher and higher levels, the Pokémon you'll be meeting at Gyms are going to be getting tougher. Basically, if you rock up to an enemy … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo NX Is a Portable Console With Detachable Controllers, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Eurogamer.net: We now have a good idea as to what the Nintendo NX will consist of thanks to a new report from Eurogamer. According to a number of sources, Nintendo's upcoming NX will be a portable, handheld console with detachable controllers. Eurogamer.net reports: "On the move, NX will function as a high-powered … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's MacBook Air clone is called, wait for it, Mi Notebook Air
Xiaomi never shied away from acknowledging Apple as its role model. The company puts emphasis on design, has a line of smartphones called the Mi Phone and, at events, regularly compares its gadgets to Apple's. On Wednesday, Xiaomi took it a step further, announcing its first-ever laptop, a MacBook Air-like device that's called the Mi Notebook Air. SEE ALSO: Xiaomi Mi … [Link]
Mashable » Fans of YouTube vlogger Marina Joyce fear for her safety after 'mysterious' tweet
Fans of YouTube vlogger Marina Joyce have taken to Twitter to express fear for her safety after they believed they found a plea for help hidden in her latest video. SEE ALSO: How Lonelygirl15 taught us to doubt everything on the internet The hashtag #SaveMarinaJoyce started trending after she cryptically invited Twitter followers to an early morning party in East London. … [Link]
WIRED » #BlackLivesMatter Cuts to the Heart of the Democratic Convention
Amid clashes of #FeeltheBern and #ImWithHer, the Democratic convention unites around mothers' grief and racial injustice. The post #BlackLivesMatter Cuts to the Heart of the Democratic Convention appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » What to stream on Amazon in August
There are not too many new additions on Amazon in August but the available options are enough to satisfy the average binge watcher. Check out what's coming to the platform. SEE ALSO: Amazon brings PBS Kids programming to Prime in push for younger viewers Top Pick: The Kicks Amazon is really amping up its kids programming, and this empowering show about … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's budget Redmi Pro phone has dual camera, 10-core processor
Remember when budget phones had middling specs? It makes sense: To keep the price low, the manufacturer had to include a cheaper part or three. But nowadays, those cheap parts might mean a tiny performance hit, and — due to the heated race in China to offer a great phone at a low price — in some areas they're actually technologically … [Link]
Mashable » Indian activist Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-long hunger strike
Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila will end her 16-year-long hunger strike, one of the longest in world, against a Indian controversial law that gives special powers to the Indian armed forces in areas affected by insurgency. She now plans to contest the 2017 elections in her state Manipur in north-east India. SEE ALSO: Google rewards Indian teenager for service that … [Link]
Slashdot » Subscribers Pay 61 Cents Per Hour of Cable, But Only 20 Cents Per Hour of Netflix
An anonymous reader writes from a math-heavy report via AllFlicks: The folks at AllFlicks decided to crunch some numbers to determine just how much more expensive cable is than Netflix. They answered the question: how much does Netflix cost per hour of content viewed, and how does that compare with cable's figures? AllFlicks reports: "We know from Netflix's own numbers … [Link]
Mashable » Walk on the wild side with the upcoming H&M and Kenzo collaboration
H&M has revealed the first three looks from its upcoming collaboration with Kenzo, and it doesn't disappoint. The Swedish fast fashion retailer announced back in May that it was partnering with the Japanese-Parisian label for its annual designer collaboration collection. SEE ALSO: Onitsuka Tiger celebrates anniversary of logo with artist collaboration in Singapore Featuring flashy tiger stripes in a bright palette … [Link]
Mashable » In an 'audacious' move, Australia's banks are taking the fight to Apple
Consider this a bold last stand. Rather than signing up with Apple Pay, a number of Australia's largest banks are instead hoping to force Apple's hand and serve their own payment apps on Apple's hardware. On Wednesday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published an application from four local banks to negotiate collectively with providers of third-party mobile wallets. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Young seal thinks he's people; makes the public toilet his new home
A visitor to Devonport Mersey Vale Cemetery in Tasmania got a bit of a shock trying to use the public bathrooms when they discovered a 129 kilogram male fur seal tucked up for a nap in the toilet block. Karina Moore of the Devonport City Council tells Mashable Australia that the visitor notified council workers at the cemetery, after discovering the … [Link]
WIRED » Bill Clinton Accidentally Invents Hillary’s Next Big Hashtag
Yes, America, it's already a thing. The post Bill Clinton Accidentally Invents Hillary’s Next Big Hashtag appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Australian man wins a tropical island in an online raffle
For the budget price of A$49 (US$36) an Australian man has won himself a tropical bloody island. More specifically a tropical resort on the Micronesian island of Kosrae, a place so perfectly remote and teensy that it barely registers on a world map. SEE ALSO: For the right price, you could own an island on the Great Barrier Reef Australian couple … [Link]
Mashable » Betsy Ross would probably dig Meryl Streep's Democratic convention dress
Actions speak louder than words, and enormous American flag dresses speak louder than pretty much anything. When Meryl Streep came to speak at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, she did it in the most Streep-esque way possible: with an enormous American flag dress. Streep has donned the dress in public before, but it made an extra special splash during a … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton burst through Alicia Keys' Democratic convention performance
At the very end of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Hillary Clinton made a surprise experience during the end of Alicia Keys' performance. Following a long day including the official roll call nomination of Clinton and speeches praising Clinton's capacity for leadership, Keys took the stage with a backing band to play a medley of songs including "Superman" and "Girl on … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Clinton's very detailed relationship anecdote is ruining love for a lot of people
Here’s something we never thought we'd say: Bill Clinton just raised the bar for love stories everywhere. The former president's Democratic National Convention speech, which clocked in at over 40 minutes, was full of detail about Bill and Hillary's relationship — from the first time they met to the first — yes, first — time he proposed and that time they … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Sister Clones' Of Dolly The Sheep Have Aged Like Any Other Sheep, Study Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: About four years ago, Kevin Sinclair inherited an army of clones. "Daisy, Debbie, Denise and Diana," says Sinclair, a developmental biologist at the University of Nottingham in England. "'Sister clones' probably best describes them," Sinclair says. "They actually come from the exactly the same batch of cells that Dolly came from." In … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities belt out an a cappella 'Fight Song' for Hillary Clinton
Every good campaign needs a fight song. The Democratic National Convention gave viewers a musical surprise in the final hour of day two. SEE ALSO: These celebs fired up the Democratic convention on its opening day Celebrities such as Elizabeth Banks, Mandy Moore, Aisha Tyler, America Ferrarra, Jane Fonda and many, many more lent their voices for an a cappella version … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran appears to be spending his social media hiatus in wedded bliss
Ed Sheeran has spent the last few months in relative anonymity — save for an appearance as a British delegate at Taylor Swift's Fourth of July party and a Justin Bieber songwriting credit — during his social media hiatus But if that ring he's rocking in a recent Instagram post is any indication, he's been keeping busy with the new Mrs. … [Link]
Mashable » Australians have an easier way to buy bitcoin after new exchange launches
The first licensed bitcoin exchange to launch in the United States has just set up shop in Australia. Through Coinbase, Aussies can now buy two digital currencies, bitcoin and ether, using their credit or debit cards through the San Francisco-based company. For the moment, the platform won't allow Australians to sell digital currency, just buy it. Founded in 2012, the Coinbase … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese museum decides not to evict stray cats after the internet complains
A museum in Xi'an, China, feeling the heat from the internet, has reversed its decision to kick out a litter of stray cats. According to China Daily, the Forest of Stone Steles Museum came to the initial decision to evict the strays after a visitor complaint was filed on Wednesday, which involved a child that was scratched by a protective mother … [Link]
Mashable » Young man's response to a bigot at the bus stop is staggeringly calm
Xenophobia is always ugly, but this might be the smoothest way to deal with it in public. 19-year-old Jerome Forbes had a conversation with an unnamed woman at a Brisbane bus stop, who clearly doesn't take kindly to him. The video was uploaded by his father, Jason Forbes, who also posted it on reddit. SEE ALSO: 'Torture' of kids in … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Model S In Fatal Autopilot Crash Was Going 74 MPH In a 65 Zone, NTSB Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Los Angeles Times: The Tesla car involved in a fatal crash in Florida this spring was in Autopilot mode and going about 10 miles faster than the speed limit, according to safety regulators, who also released a picture of the mangled vehicle. Earlier reports had stated the Tesla Model S struck a big … [Link]
Mashable » Street signs have to remind motorists not to hunt Pokémon while driving
Transit officials in Melbourne have had it up to here with you kids and your Pokémon Go. So, they've done the obvious thing and put up electric road signs all over the city that say, "DON'T DRIVE AND POKEMON." Starting Wednesday, motorists will be met with the signs in an effort to keep them safe. As Robyn Seymour, director of VicRoads, … [Link]
Mashable » YEAH! Howard Dean brings back the 'Dean Scream'
Welcome to your favorite election throwback. Howard Dean graced the stage on Day Two of the Democratic National Convention to inspire and energize us all about the Democratic Party's nominee, Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: These celebs fired up the Democratic convention on its opening day People who were around for the 2004 election might remember Howard Dean and his infamous "Dean … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2315: The new iPhone makes some swag!
A smartphone by any other name! [Link]
Mashable » Macaw cam gives literal bird's eye view of Australian countryside
Australian man Brody Murray has taken pet ownership to its greatest height. Not only has he trained his two pet macaws to roam free like a Pomeranian at a park, but he's attached cameras to his feathery friends to capture a real bird's eye view. SEE ALSO: Annoyed eagle attempts to carry young boy away in Australia Murray has trained … [Link]
Mashable » Black Lives Matter mothers movingly endorse Clinton
The Mothers of the Movement, a group of women who lost sons and daughters in high profile cases of gun violence or excessive force from police, made a series of impassioned speeches championing Hillary Clinton at the Democratic convention Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Will the Black Lives Matter moms help Hillary Clinton win? “She knows that when a young black life is … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Plans To Create Database of Bitcoin Users With Identities and Wallet Addresses
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: "The European Commission is proposing the creation of a database that will hold information on users of virtual currencies," reports Softpedia. "The database will record data on the user's real world identity, along with all associated wallet addresses." The database will be made available to financial investigation agencies in order to … [Link]
WIRED » Apple Is Still Making Billions—Just Not As Many
Despite its astronomical numbers, Apple posted its second consecutive decline today. The post Apple Is Still Making Billions—Just Not As Many appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Most Americans aren't ready to evolve into 'transhumans,' study says
Despite the mainstreaming of science and technology-powered fitness and health initiatives in recent years, a new survey indicates there's a limit to what we'll accept in the race to become "superhuman." SEE ALSO: Implanted Prosthetic Arm Moves Us One Step Closer to Bionics Specifically, the survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, refers to the emerging area of methods (often referred … [Link]
Mashable » Donna Brazile busts stereotype that political conventions can't have good dancing
It’s been a chaotic and divisive week for the leadership of the Democratic Party — and sometimes words just can't heal the wounds. So Donna Brazile, interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, decided to use an alternative method: dancing. After delivering a rousing speech, Brazile exited the stage with a uniquely powerful shimmy. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's new tool lets … [Link]
Slashdot » Highest-Paid CEOs Run Worst-Performing Companies, Research Finds
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Independent: According to a study carried out by corporate research firm MSCI, CEO's that get paid the most run some of the worst-performing companies. It found that every $100 invested in companies with the highest-paid CEOs would have grown to $265 over 10 years. However, the same amount invested in the … [Link]
WIRED » The Hidden Meanings Behind the Set Designs of the RNC and DNC
The Democrats had, arguably, more human firepower. But the Republicans had spectacle. The post The Hidden Meanings Behind the Set Designs of the RNC and DNC appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Legally Blonde' and more coming to Hulu in August
Hulu is really upping its game, adding a handful of Disney shows and movies as well as franchise favorites like Legaly Blonde to its library. Check out what is coming and going to the Santa Monica-based streaming service platform in August. Top pick: Casual, Season 2 Finale We have to wait until Aug. 23 to watch this Hulu dramedy wrap up … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Controversial pesticides may be lowering the sperm count of bees
Widely used neonicotinoid pesticides may harm the fertility and viability of male honeybees, contributing to the collapse of bee populations [Link]
WIRED » Clinton Got 2 Million People to Troll Trump in One Day
This digital experiment was not, it seems, a "major loser." The post Clinton Got 2 Million People to Troll Trump in One Day appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Q3 Earnings: iPhone Sales Continue To Slide, But Apple Beats Estimates
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: Apple on Tuesday announced fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.42 per share, or $7.8 billion in net income, on sales totaling $42.4 billion. That compares to a net profit of $1.85 per share in the same quarter last year, while revenue slid from the Q3 record of $49.6 billion that Apple set in … [Link]
Mashable » Help Hillary Clinton get to the end of the Democratic convention
The Democratic National Convention is well underway, but that doesn't mean the stress of the event is over. Constantly changing poll numbers, lingering information coming from email hacks and a chorus of upset Bernie Sanders supporters are obstacles Hillary Clinton has to swiftly overcome in the next few days. SEE ALSO: Can you find Doc Brown in this group of Bernie … [Link]
Mashable » Elizabeth Banks spoofs Trump's strange entrance at the Democratic convention
Shortly after Hillary Clinton officially earned the Democratic nomination from the convention role call vote, Elizabeth Banks entered to loosen things up a little bit. It was a tense past day and a half as Bernie Sanders supporters loudly jeered at the mere mention of Clinton's name. But people, at least those most vocal, seemed to unify after Sanders stood to … [Link]
Mashable » Police arrest a shouting man on live TV but it doesn't faze this reporter
When someone is shouting as they're being taken away by the cops, you'd bet most people would turn around to see what the hell is going on. Except while you're on live television, of course. Australian TV reporter Jayde Cotic was in the middle of a live cross on Monday in the Gold Coast, and she did a swell job … [Link]
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