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 » 9 in 10 iPhone users won't buy iPhone 7 without redesign, survey finds
A new survey by Quartz reveals that if Apple doesn't dramatically alter the iPhone 7 from the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, nearly 90 percent of iPhone users will not upgrade. It's probably not the news Apple wants to hear since iPhone sales are on the decline. But now that we all have iPhones, and after nearly 10 years of … [Link]
Mashable » Best 'Counter-Strike' plays of the ELeague semifinals: Fnatic vs. Na'Vi
After Fnatic and Natus Vincere won their group stages and pushed on through the quarterfinals of ELeague, the Counter-Strike teams went head to head in the semifinals Friday night. On the line was a place in the grand finals in Atlanta on Saturday, and both teams wanted it. Fnatic came out on top, earning a spot in the finals after completely … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign hacked
The Democratic party has been attacked by hackers a third time, it was reported Friday afternoon, and this time it was Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign that took a direct hit. The latest hack follows high-profile breaches involving the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the campaign arm for House Democrats. SEE ALSO: Democrats' House campaign committee … [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: Droppin’ Balloons and Sick Burns All Over the Place
To sum up this week online: Politics! Drake's dad! Balloons! The post While You Were Offline: Droppin' Balloons and Sick Burns All Over the Place appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » SwiftKey Bug Leaked Email Addresses, Phone Numbers To Strangers
An anonymous reader writes: After many users reported receiving predictions meant for other users, such as email addresses and phone numbers, SwiftKey has suspended part of its service. The service responsible for the bug was SwiftKey's cloud sync service. The Verge reports that one user, an English speaker, was getting someone else's German suggestions, while someone received NSFW porn search … [Link]
Mashable » New Apple patent suggests future iPhones could have a Digital Crown
This year's iPhone is expected to bore everyone's brains out. Now, next year's iPhone…that's supposed to be the one with the sweeping changes. For the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, Apple surely has something grand planned. SEE ALSO: Apple may have big plans for its Pencil stylus and Macs, new patent reveals We've heard rumors of OLED displays, an all-new redesigned … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hillary Diss Track' is a catchy auto-tune win for America
History was made at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, when Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated for president. She also became the first woman nominee to receive an auto-tune remix. A video of the legendary night was auto-tuned by YouTube channel, Schmoyoho, and we can't stop watching. In addition to the catchy "lyrics," the masterpiece features Lance Bass, Chelsea … [Link]
Mashable » Why Iranian men are sharing photos of themselves wearing hijabs
A movement has surfaced in Iran called #MenInHijab in which men share photos of themselves wearing the Muslim head scarf typically reserved for women. The movement was started by journalist Masih Alinejad of My Stealthy Freedom, an online social movement and Facebook group that was founded in 2014 where women can bravely share photos of themselves not wearing hijabs. According to … [Link]
Slashdot » Instagram Will Soon Allow Users To Filter Comments
Instagram has had enough of questionable, offensive comments. The company announced Friday that it will soon give users the ability to make the choice about what's acceptable and what's not, reports BBC. From an article: The first will let people hide certain words, phrases or emoji icons from their feed. The second will go further in allowing users to block … [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Apartments Won’t Fix Housing—But They’re a Good Start
Urban planners and local developers say the units could bring sorely needed housing to the area. The post Facebook Apartments Won't Fix Housing—But They're a Good Start appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is making it easier to hide comments
Instagram is readying a new feature that will let users combat harassment or inappropriate content in their comment feeds. According to The Washington Post, Instagram will soon roll out a feature that lets all users filter put words or phrases they find offensive in comment streams. Users can also opt to not allow comments on posts at all. SEE ALSO: World's … [Link]
Mashable » How your smartphone can help find a cure for Zika
When your laptop is sitting idly on your desk or your smartphone is tucked snugly in your pocket, the devices could be powering a worldwide effort to find a cure for the Zika virus. OpenZika, a project on IBM’s World Community Grid, crowdsources the spare computing power of thousands of devices to help scientists look for possible treatments to combat Zika, … [Link]
WIRED » Security News This Week: So, Turns Out WhatsApp Chats Stay Even if You Delete Them
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: So, Turns Out WhatsApp Chats Stay Even if You Delete Them appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Becomes World's Third Richest Person
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Strong earnings from Amazon and a boost to the company's stock have made its founder, Jeff Bezos, the world's third richest person, according to Forbes. Mr Bezos owns 18% of Amazon's shares, which rose 2% in trading on Thursday. Forbes estimated his fortune to be $65.3 billion (49.5 billion British Pound). Amazon's … [Link]
WIRED » Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn’t About Belief
When Hillary Clinton said that she believed in science, she scored a campaign hit, but made it harder for people to understand how science works. The post Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn't About Belief appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Clinton's celebrity friends vs. Trump's celebrity friends
Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr. haven't had this much press in a long time. The Happy Days actor and underwear model (in case you needed a primer) have been mentioned again and again over the last two weeks as bywords for how pathetically bereft of star power the Republican convention was. It's a little unfair. Trump did also get one … [Link]
Mashable » When Hillary Clinton embraces her inner nerd, she wins
Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night was an historic occasion and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Here was America's first female Presidential nominee accepting her nomination, a moment that cracked the stoniest of hearts as it shattered one big glass ceiling. But here also was her best chance to respond to the right-wing caricature of her, and answer … [Link]
Mashable » Morgan Freeman in talks to join Misty Copeland in Disney's 'The Nutcracker'
Ready to see Morgan Freeman as a magical godfather? (Obviously.) Freeman is in negotiations to play Drosselmeyer in Disney's upcoming film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, according to The Hollywood Reporter. SEE ALSO: Watch Shonda Rhimes's video honoring Hillary Clinton, narrated by Morgan Freeman The Nutcracker was originally a ballet by Tchaikovsky, and Disney's venture will be the show's first … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber pairs tour footage with 'Cold Water' to quench your thirst
A little "Cold Water" is more than necessary in this cruel summer, and Justin Bieber, who cares very deeply for you, is here to help. Biebs paired up his recent track with some tour footage from the end of his Purpose tour dates in America, with special appearances from his abs, Jaden Smith and a particularly phenomenal shirt that says, … [Link]
Slashdot » US Military Using $600K 'Drone Buggies' To Patrol Camps In Africa
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The U.S. military is using an unmanned robotic vehicle to patrol around its camps in the Horn of Africa. The remote controlled vehicle is the result of a 30-year plan after military chiefs approved the concept of a robotic security system in 1985. Now the Mobile Detection Assessment and Response System, known … [Link]
Mashable » Clever cartoon sums up the difference between Clinton and Trump
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both gave memorable speeches at their respective conventions over the past two weeks, with Trump's historically long look at America in disarray and Clinton's more optimistic rebuke both endlessly discussed. SEE ALSO: This single GIF sums up Trump’s 5,302-word speech One political cartoonist has managed to condense their lengthy oratory into one very simple poem and … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing STEM heroes of #BlackWomenDidThat
Twitter woke up this morning to a wonderful appreciation of #Blackgirlmagic, cataloguing centuries of achievements by black women with the hashtag #BlackWomenDidThat 
Currently, only 1 in 10 science or engineering jobs go to black women (despite being the most educated demographic overall, according to the National Center for Education Statistics). But every day, more and more women break through the ranks. … [Link]
Mashable » Maker Studios conducts round of layoffs
Layoffs have hit Maker Studios. The Disney-owned online digital entertainment company let go of a handful of staffers on Thursday, Mashable has confirmed. "Maker Studios’ business is constantly evolving and after careful thought, we have decided to make some strategic adjustments – reducing staff in some areas while still actively hiring in others – to best align with the go-forward strategy of … [Link]
Mashable » Home-brewing isn't just for beer lovers anymore: It's cider time
This new home gadget is going to make cider drinkers very happy. The "Alchema" lets you make cider out of pretty much any fruit and is seeking funding on Kickstarter. The company hopes the product will be ready by next summer. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tech, Alchema, Real Time Video, and Us World
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Mashable » Happy dogs frolicking in the leaves will make you yearn for fall
Right now, we're in the middle of the dog days of summer, with temperatures exceeding ten million degrees. But think about this: what if it were autumn? More specifically, what if we had crisp fall leaves? Also, what if dogs were playing in those leaves? And they were very happy? And no one was sweating? Sorry, is this cruel? Anyway, … [Link]
Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg's new book 'Option B' explores grief in wake of husband's death
Status update from Facebook HQ: Sheryl Sandberg is penning a new book. The chief operating officer of Facebook and author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead is close to finishing a second book, Recode reported Friday. Titled Option B, the book focuses on grief and includes stories from Sandberg along with research gathered by Adam Grant, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Rules Political Robocalls Are Protected By First Amendment
Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On the Wire: A federal judge has ruled that robocalls made on behalf of political candidates are protected by the First Amendment and cannot be outlawed. The decision came in a case in Arkansas, where political robocalls had been illegal for more than 30 years. On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Leon Holmes ruled that … [Link]
Mashable » Girl writes her dad a nice letter just in case there's something weird in her room
Trigger warning, dads. A very considerate daughter, concerned over her father's sense of smell, wrote a nice note just in case her dad notices a certain smell from her room in the morning. SEE ALSO: Resident gives postman a seemingly impossible task 
Image: reddit, mysoulishomeWe hope Gracie made it through the night without having to utilize the towel, and there was … [Link]
WIRED » Damn It Feels Good to Be a Star Trek Fan
There’s a new movie in theaters and a new TV show on the way. It's a great time for Trekkies to live long and prosper. The post Damn It Feels Good to Be a Star Trek Fan appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How Carmelo Anthony grew up to become Captain America
This version of Carmelo Anthony was difficult to imagine when he was buried on the bench of a humiliated 2004 U.S. Olympic team. It was harder still to imagine months later, when Anthony was a young pro making off-court mistakes. After an airpot pot bust and an appearance in a gang-related video, he was vilified by many as emblematic of everything … [Link]
WIRED » OK, Let’s Talk About That Stranger Things Season Finale
Netflix’s '80s-set monster-mashup series is the breakthrough hit of 2016. And, much like the decade it celebrated, the show ended on a cliffhanger. The post OK, Let's Talk About That Stranger Things Season Finale appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Reaches New High Of 268,900 Employees — Skyrocketing 47% In Just One Year
Amazon remains one of the biggest attractors of talent worldwide. During its quarterly earnings, the company said it hired 23,700 employees in the second quarter — making the total employee headcount at the company 268,900. GeekWire reports: Amazon's headcount has grown by a staggering amount over the last few years. Its employment numbers increased close to 10 percent in the … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. Olympic team will be forced to wear boat shoes to the Games
The Olympics are around the corner and, with it, every country's uniforms. Some privileged nations like Cuba will have the honor of sporting chic head-to-toe looks from the likes of Christian Louboutin. SEE ALSO: Boat shoes are never, ever stylish 
Image: Christian louboutinThe brand will provide fire sneakers and sandals for each athlete. Meanwhile, France will outfit its athletes in crisp, … [Link]
WIRED » Relax, Haters. Hillary Clinton Knows Hamilton Better Than You
The Democratic nominee for President quoted Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical. Some have accused her of pandering, but they couldn't be more wrong. The post Relax, Haters. Hillary Clinton Knows Hamilton Better Than You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Enigma of Howard Stern, and the Week’s Other Mysteries
We’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post The Enigma of Howard Stern, and the Week's Other Mysteries appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Australia Has Moved 1.5 Metres, So It's Updating Its Location For Self-Driving Cars
An anonymous reader shares a CNET report: Australia is changing from "down under" to "down under and across a bit". The country is shifting its longitude and latitude to fix a discrepancy with global satellite navigation systems. Government body Geoscience Australia is updating the Geocentric Datum of Australia, the country's national coordinate system, to bring it in line with international … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch 2 could be thinner or have a larger battery
Apple’s design philosophy is simple: Launch a beautiful product and then refine, refine, refine with every model after. The Apple Watch is over a year old and rumors about what Apple will do to improve it on a second-generation model are sparse. SEE ALSO: Report: Apple Watch sales have fallen 55% since launch, but don't panic Still, the latest comes from … [Link]
Mashable » Did Yahoo ever have a chance?
On this week’s episode of MashTalk, Lance, Pete and I discuss everything happening in the world of tech. After a brief update on Pokémon Go tactics (1:02), we discuss Apple (3:30) and its latest earnings. The company made less money than it did last year, but it still managed to sell its billionth iPhone, which is pretty incredible. There is … [Link]
Mashable » Malia Obama wisely attended Lollapalooza instead of Democratic convention
Malia Obama missed the Democratic convention on Thursday, but for good reason: she was checking out some artists who aren't Katy Perry. The cool teen was spotted in the crowd of a Cashmere Cat show at Lollapalooza in Chicago, and it looks like she had at least an okay time. SEE ALSO: Obama pulls a dad move by singing 'Happy Birthday' … [Link]
Mashable » Pusha T is selling 'Delete Your Account' tees to support Hillary Clinton
Pusha T, much like your liberal grandpa, thinks Donald Trump is a buffoon. So, inspired by one of many sassy Hillary Clinton Twitter moments of the 2016 presidential election, he is sporting a t-shirt reading "delete your account" on the front and "#ImWithHer" on the back and would like you to do the same. SEE ALSO: Mandy Moore says deciding … [Link]
Mashable » Troian Bellisario on Taylor Swift's friendships and feminism: 'I'm so appalled'
Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario did not mince words when asked to weigh in on the celebrity feud of the century. You know, the one between the Wests and Swifts of the world. At the Democratic National Convention, Cosmopolitan asked the actress whether or not she was Team Kanye West/Kim Kardashian or Team Taylor Swift and she had some strong … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We’re on the cusp of a gene editing revolution, are we ready?
Beware the backlash, if fast-moving technologies for editing rogue genes outpace public acceptance [Link]
WIRED » Gadget Lab Podcast: Earning Man
This week: productivity apps, Burning Man, and tech sector earnings. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Earning Man appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: Abzu and Other Indie Games We Love
TIME’s Matt Peckham on Abzu and WIRED's Jake Muncy on Quadrilateral Cowboy, plus thoughts on this week's Nintendo NX reports. The post Game|Life Podcast: Abzu and Other Indie Games We Love appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Bloody Veggie Burgers, Blooming Corpse Flowers, And More
Science Our 10 favorite images of the week Our favorite images from this week in science and tech. [Link]
Mashable » Beetle lands a solid high five during passionate insect orgy
Nice. YouTuber Viva Frei spotted a few Japanese beetles hanging out in some flowers in his yard, having a very intense beetle orgy. But instead of leaving the beetles alone, Frei decided to take part and went in for a high five. Naturally, the insect stuck out one of its little arms and delivered, like a true beetle bro. But … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Free Upgrade To Windows 10 Ends Today: What's Your Thought On This?
Exactly one year ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 to the general public. The latest version of company's desktop operating system brought with it Cortana, and Windows Hello among other features. While users have lauded Windows 10 for performance improvements, the Redmond-based company's aggressive upgrade tactics have spoiled the experience for many. Whether it was installing Windows 10 on computers without … [Link]
Mashable » Milo Ventimiglia couldn't finish reading 'The Fountainhead,' either
Milo Ventimiglia made a point to read every book his character, Jess Mariano, did to get in the head of the angsty teen for his breakout role on Gilmore Girls. But everyone has their limits, and his are pretty relatable. "I got through just about every book that Jess read, except for Ayn Rand," the actor told Mashable. "That was the … [Link]
Mashable » This otherwise lovely proposal may have also escalated a sibling rivalry
Even in romance, timing is everything. Eric Myers, who lives in London, posted footage of his proposal to now-fiancée Adi Alfa on Twitter and the response has been pretty much a collective "awww." SEE ALSO: Emotional marriage proposal during The National gig will make your heart swell Just one strange detail … Myers proposed during the middle of his sister's graduation … [Link]
Popular Science » New iPhone Accessory Allows You To Record 360-Degree Videos
Gadgets Insta360 also supports livestreaming If you’re one of the billion-plus Facebook users, it’s almost certain that you’ve seen a 360-degree video show up on your timeline. Now, you can record your own videos… [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' characters reimagined as waffles
Stranger Things is a wonderful new Netflix series about supernatural abilities, small town conspiracies and frozen waffles. Fans of the show will know that Eleven, the show's most mysterious character, loves two things in this world: bleeding out of her nose and eating an absurd amount of waffles. SEE ALSO: Unpacking the '80s nostalgia of the 'Stranger Things' soundtrack Because we're … [Link]
Popular Science » The Most Controversial Line In Hillary Clinton’s Acceptance Speech Was About Science
Science It wasn't about gender or race. It was much simpler. It being the year 2016 and all, it’s hard to believe that a simple statement about trusting science was the most controversial line in Hillary Clinton’s nomination… [Link]
Slashdot » WhatsApp Isn't Fully Deleting Its 'Deleted' Chats
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp retains and stores chat logs even after those messages have been deleted, according to iOS researcher Jonathan Zdziarski. The Verge reports: Examining disk images taken from the most recent version of the app, Zdziarski found that the software retains and stores a forensic trace of the chat logs even after the chats have been deleted, creating … [Link]
WIRED » The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight
NOAA just chose a model to revamp the way it makes weather predictions. Some meteorologists beg to differ. The post The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 7 things no one tells you about buying a new car
Shopping for and purchasing a brand new car is exciting — but it can also seem slightly overwhelming, especially when you’re in the market for a new model for the first time. There’s certainly no shortage of brands and models that come with many different features, capabilities and price tags. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can go into … [Link]
Popular Science » I Proposed With A Diamond Grown In A Lab
Technology Spoiler alert: it worked The diamond in her ring is a lab-grown jewel, and virtually identical to its natural counterparts. "Even a trained jeweler cannot tell them apart with the naked eye or… [Link]
WIRED » How the DNC Pulled Off That Colossal Balloon Drop
Remember all those balloons last night? Someone had to blow them up. The post How the DNC Pulled Off That Colossal Balloon Drop appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This could be the dumb headphone jack dongle for the iPhone 7
Can I just say what we all really want to say but are too afraid to? F*ck dongles. All of them. There, much better. I feel so much better getting that off my chest for the umpteenth time. SEE ALSO: Phones without headphone jacks are here… and they're annoying AF By now, it's practically a guarantee this year's new iPhones will … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First locally transmitted Zika case confirmed in continental US
Four people have been infected with the virus from mosquitoes in Florida, near Miami. It's the first time that Zika has been spread in the US by local mosquitoes, rather than by travel [Link]
Mashable » Likely Zika outbreak in Florida marks turning point for the U.S.
Mosquitoes in Florida likely infected four people with the Zika virus, Florida officials said Friday. The likely outbreak is the first time Zika was found to be transmitted via infected mosquitoes in the continental United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed. The Florida Department of Health said that one woman and three men who had the virus … [Link]
Popular Science » American Anti-Drone Rifle Deployed In Iraq
Military Tactical cyberwar against ISIS Anti-drone rifle… [Link]
Mashable » Refresh your playlists with the best music from the last week
LONDON — As we prepare to enter a new month, we also prepare for some brand new music. With some highly anticipated album release dates quickly approaching and new singles rising in the charts, Mashable has your new playlist covered. SEE ALSO: Fresh Fridays: the best of British music this week Featuring a lot of fresh comebacks and some undeniable bangers, … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Extends Polaris GPU Line-up With Mainstream Radeon RX 470 and Radeon RX 460
Some more graphics cards news via our long time reader MojoKid: AMD is officially announcing its newest mainstream members of the Polaris graphics family today, known as the Radeon RX 470 and Radeon RX 460. AMD is touting the RX 470 as a perfect companion for 1080p resolution gaming, offering 60+ FPS performance (with anti-aliasing enabled) in popular game titles. … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West and Kim Kardashian cry glamorous tears in 'Wolves' video
Kanye West's "Wolves" video is an eerie Balmain fashion show, where crying is required but emotion is completely absent. It's a new version of the track, naturally, because whatever Kanye considers "Wolves" to be is fluid. The clip stars non-wax versions of Kanye and Kim Kardashian West, Sia, some models and Kylie Jenner. They are very elegant and very … [Link]
Mashable » Your WhatsApp messages are not being deleted from your iPhone
Your WhatsApp conversations may not be as private as you believed. iOS researcher Jonathan Zdziarski wrote in a blog post Thursday that he has discovered the messenger program is retaining traces of your deleted messages. The company rolled out end-to-end encryption in April for its users, meaning that your message stays private while traveling between devices. WhatsApp doesn't claim to have … [Link]
Mashable » 10 reasons we believe Tim Kaine had never seen or heard of balloons before last night
In the celebratory atmosphere at the Democratic National Convention's final night, Senator Tim Kaine proudly showed the world that he is committed to this country and also that he loves balloons more than anything. Images and video clips from Thursday night show Hillary Clinton's VP pick generally delighting in the existence of balloons. Kaine's glee for balloons is so deeply profound … [Link]
Mashable » The flower crown just got an upgrade: Mermaid crowns are making a splash
While the mermaid tail trend wasn't quite practical enough to make a splash, mermaid crowns have a slightly better chance of catching on. Thanks to Chelsea's Flowercrowns, a Melbourne-based designer with over 94,000 Instagram followers, fashion lovers everywhere are trying to get their fins on mermaid crowns. SEE ALSO: These lipsticks with flowers in them are too pretty to use Chelsea's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with D.Va
Each Overwatch hero is a special snowflake. Different guns, different abilities, different movement speeds, different quirks. Learning to excel with one hero doesn't mean you've mastered Overwatch. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level are … [Link]
Mashable » From the Pacific to the Atlantic: One man's 3,000 mile walk across America
Motivated by a sense of adventure, Ben Davis, 30, just made a five-month, cross-country trip from Los Angeles to Boston – all by foot. He finished the trip on July 23, and ever since then has been doing a victory lap around the internet, which was such a big part of his experience. He has shared videos, pictures and stories of … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Jonas reveals whether he would kill Taylor Swift or Gigi Hadid
Joe Jonas held nothing back on Thursday night's episode of Watch What Happens Live when Andy Cohen made him play an incriminating game of "Plead the Fifth." After the singer admitted to viewers that he is the most well-endowed Jo Bro, Cohen gave him the difficult task of deciding which of his ex-girlfriends he would "Shag, Marry or Kill." The … [Link]
Mashable » The majestic tiger is in trouble, and it's up to us to help
Not-so-fun fact: There are more tigers in cages than in the wild. We've partnered with the International Fund for Animal Welfare to raise awareness for tiger preservation. IFAW works hard to save endangered animals like tigers all over the world. For more info about IFAW, please visit its website. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ifaw, International Tiger Day, Real Time Video, … [Link]
Popular Science » Museum Of Ice Cream Delivers A Scoop Of Science, But Only If You Ask For It
Science New York pop-up exhibit is somewhat vanilla Pop Sci went to the Ice Cream museum. [Link]
Mashable » Hydraulic press channel bakes a smashed pizza that’s almost edible
Making pizza's not so hard, right? You get some dough, cheese, some pre-smashed tomato and then you just smash it all together. Right? "Close enough," one might say. Which is why the professional smashers behind the popular Hydraulic Press Channel did exactly that, baking a whole pizza using only their signature press. And an additional, ahem, cooking appliance toward the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Pantheon Offers New Relic APM Pro Free to All Customers
Last month, Pantheon.io, a website management platform for Drupal and WordPress websites, announced it is making New Relic’s APM Pro product available to all sites on the platform for free, regardless of service level. This is a huge benefit to dev teams and site owners who value the performance of their websites and want to get the most out of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Minecraft' is coming to the Oculus Store in a few weeks
Sometime very soon now, Minecraft will be playable on your Oculus Rift. Developer Mojang said that support for the virtual reality headset would be switched on "in the coming weeks." The news was part of a new blog post from the Microsoft-owned studio celebrating the game's one-year anniversary on Windows 10. SEE ALSO: 'Minecraft' IRL is both funny and deeply … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » First GE Predix Industrial IoT Developer Tool Kit to Include Intel Edison, Pi Comes Later
GE Digital, the division of GE in charge of the company’s digital capabilities including software and analytics, has announced the upcoming availability of the first Predix Industrial IoT Developer Tool Kit which will run on Intel Edison.
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Browser Extensions — 2016 Edition
Reader LichtSpektren writes: Almost eleven years ago, Slashdot featured an Ask titled "Favorite Firefox Extensions?". I thought it might be worthwhile to ask the question again (Editor's note: we couldn't agree more!), but expand the query to all web browsers now that there's more choices available. Right now my main browser is Firefox, which I use with uBlock Origin, Disconnect, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Force Awakens' fan theory may crack the case about Rey's origin
Ever since Star Wars: The Force Awakens came out in theaters, there has been a lot of speculation about the truth behind Rey's lineage. Honestly, no one would be surprised if Luke Skywalker ended up being her dad — which is exactly why he is least likely to be the father. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ending gets … [Link]
Popular Science » California Engineer Is Building A Gyrocopter-Inspired Flying Car
Aviation Escape from the desert into the sky flying car gyrocopter thing. [Link]
Mashable » Immerse yourself in the culture of Québec City
Québec City is a charming Canadian outpost brimming with European charm, gorgeous natural beauty and architectural delights. Perfect for a weekend getaway from both Boston and New York, it’s a modern city filled with art and culture that elegantly keeps one eye on the future while also artfully respecting the past. For those in search of a vacation filled with … [Link]
Mashable » Uplifting new hashtag celebrates black women's accomplishments
America woke up on Friday to find a new hashtag trending on Twitter: #BlackWomenDidThat. The hashtag highlights black female politicians, activists, entertainers, scientists, authors, athletes and more and serves as a celebration of black womanhood. The hashtag grew out of a prompt from Anthony J. Williams, the editor-in-chief of the Afrikan Black Coalition, who asked his followers to create a hashtag … [Link]
WIRED » For Older Women, Election 2016 Isn’t About Hashtags. It’s About History
The generational divide between millennial women and women of their parents and grandparents age was apparent as Hillary Clinton accepted the nomination for president last night. The post For Older Women, Election 2016 Isn't About Hashtags. It's About History appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » A Portable Factory Uses Yeast To Make Drugs On Demand
Health No more waiting for life-saving drugs Researchers at MIT, with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), have created a portable device to produce biopharmaceuticals for doctors… [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Put A Tiny Computer On A Drone To Make It A Hacking Machine
Aviation Information superhighway to the Danger Drone Hacker drone. [Link]
Slashdot » British Spy Agency GCHQ Used URL Shortener To Honeypot Arab Spring Activists
The British spy agency GCHQ used a custom URL shortener and Twitter sockpuppets to influence and infiltrate activists during the Iran revolution of 2009 and the Arab Spring of 2011, reports Motherboard, citing leaked documents by Edward Snowden. From the article: The GCHQ's special unit, known as the Joint Threat Research Intelligence Group or JTRIG, was first revealed in 2014, … [Link]
WIRED » How To Fool AI Into Seeing Something That Isn’t There
New research reveals how to trick facial-recognition systems. The question is, how do you fix it? The post How To Fool AI Into Seeing Something That Isn't There appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The cast of 'Harry Potter' isn't actually all that great at 'Harry Potter' trivia
Every muggle dreams of being a wizard in Hogwarts, but how many Harry Potter trivia questions can you get right? Better yet, how many can the stars get right? With the upcoming release of J.K. Rowling's script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Sunday, we revisit one of our favorite moments with some Harry Potter cast members. In … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Shonda Rhimes's video honoring Hillary Clinton, narrated by Morgan Freeman
Just before she accepted the Democratic nomination for president, Hillary Clinton got the Shondaland introduction of a lifetime. Hillary, a short film produced by Shonda Rhimes and narrated by Morgan Freeman, features interviews with President Obama as well as Bill Clinton. (Clinton even rehashes a few parts of his and Hillary's love story.) It also features interview clips of Hillary … [Link]
Mashable » Democrats' House campaign committee confirms it was also hacked
The Democratic hacks just keep coming. Following on from the high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has confirmed it has also been hacked. The DCCC is the campaign arm for House Democrats. SEE ALSO: How not to get hacked by Russians (or anyone else) On Friday morning, CNN political reporter Manu Raju tweeted that the hack has been … [Link]
Popular Science » Hang Upside-Down To Save Yourself From Choking Alone
Health In case of emergency, please remember to Google this article A new study offers a way to save yourself if you're choking alone… [Link]
Mashable » Here's where Americans are working abroad, according to LinkedIn
Getting a job overseas is the dream for so many people, but it's hard to know where to start. New data from LinkedIn shows where Americans working abroad are already scattered, offering some guidance for the rest of us. The most Americans working abroad are in London, with 18 percent of expat U.S. LinkedIn members stationed there for work. Of the … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know about the new Harry Potter book
Even since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows dropped in 2007, fans have been clamoring for more — a Marauders prequel, another story, anything that allows us to spend one more day at Hogwarts. (This desperation is why every JK Rowling tweet revelation is a news story.) For those unaware, that day has finally arrived. It's not quite an eighth Harry … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Offering Refunds For Kids' In-App Purchases
Parents who found themselves with hefty bills after their kids made in-app purchases — mainly via the now-defunct Facebook Credits — can now request a refund from Facebook. PCMag reports: The news comes as part of a settlement for a class-action lawsuit brought against the social network in February 2012, and covers those who made any kind of purchase through … [Link]
Mashable » Will Smith just can't find the right way to enter the 'Tonight Show'
In case it somehow slipped your mind, Will Smith's Tonight Show entrance will remind you that he is the freshest of the fresh. After Jimmy Fallon gave him an outstanding introduction, the Suicide Squad star walked on stage in what appeared to be one of the coolest entrances in history. Smith suavely pointed at fans and busted some dance moves, … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber almost performed at Republican convention event for $5 million
What would you do for $5 million? Or rather, what wouldn't you do? Turns out Justin Bieber would turn down a check that big if it meant performing at a Republican National Convention event. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber refuses to hug fans in favor of checking out luxury sweatpants According to TMZ, the Canadian singer missed out on what could have … [Link]
Mashable » 'Broad City' duo celebrates Hillary Clinton from 1776
Hillary Clinton's nomination for president is a victory for women's rights, but on last night's Late Show, Stephen Colbert wondered if we could celebrate this moment with women in 1776. Luckily, he had Abatha and Josephine (the Constitution era alter egos of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer) on the line. The girls were delighted to know that progress has been … [Link]
Mashable » Every matchup counts in LCS Week 9 as playoffs loom
The League of Legends summer split is drawing to close this weekend in both North America and Europe. After many weeks of high-level play and exciting moments, only a handful of games remain to decide who will have a chance to duke it out in playoffs. SEE ALSO: What happens when 'League of Legends' joins 'Super Mario World' Several teams are … [Link]
WIRED » Watch an Electric Corvette Obliterate Its Own Speed Record
Setting the world record for an all electric, street legal vehicle wasn't enough for Genovation. They wanted to break it. The post Watch an Electric Corvette Obliterate Its Own Speed Record appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Is balloon popper the best or worst job at the Democratic Convention?
Those who made it to the very end of Thursday night's Democratic National Convention witnessed the massive balloon drop that turned otherwise serious adult politicians into delighted little kids. Lucky viewers might have also caught Hillary Clinton's overjoyed response to the beginning of the celebration. SEE ALSO: The internet felt stronger together after Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech But the party's over, … [Link]
Popular Science » New Zika Virus Cases Came From Mosquitoes In The U.S., Officials Confirm
Health The potential outbreak is confined to a small area in Florida Florida health officials said today that four people living in the state who recently tested positive for the Zika virus, acquired it locally, from mosquitoes in the… [Link]
Mashable » How low-cost tech can help India monitor the air it breathes
India has some of the most unhealthy air in the world, but the wake up call came in 2014, when its capital New Delhi was ranked by the World Health Organisation as the most polluted city in the world. Over the next two years, reports on its air quality remained grim. The country's air pollution levels reached their highest levels in … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch SpaceX Test A Million Pounds Of Reusable Rocket Thrust
Space This booster's rigorous testing will determine if and how other rockets are reusable At their Central Texas facility, SpaceX tested the Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster for two-and-a-half minutes. [Link]
Slashdot » Movie Studios 'Take Down' Popular KAT Mirror
Following the shut down of KickassTorrents website — after its alleged owner was arrested, Hollywood studios are playing the game of cat and mouse with pirates to put an absolute end to KickassTorrents. An anonymous reader writes: One of the most popular KAT mirrors has had its domain name taken down following pressure from the major Hollywood studios. The Armenian … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung phones unsurprisingly win Samsung's big battery test
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge both have great battery life, but are they the best out there? Well, if you trust Samsung Deutschland's battery test video, in which the company compared five other phones with its two flagships, there's no competition. In the test, we see five popular phones go against the S6 and S6 Edge. Sometime around the … [Link]
Mashable » Outrageous email scammer tries to will a stranger $9 million over email
In the Season two premiere of Scamalot, comedian James Veitch is back with email exchanges so outrageous that we can't make them up. In episode one, "Poison," Veitch investigates an email scammer who claims to be dying of "cancer of the lever" and wants to give Veitch a $9 million inheritance in exchange for a reasonable $900 wire transfer, Veitch's SSN … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Probes Hacking of Democratic Congressional Group
From a Reuters report: The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the Democratic National Committee , four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The previously unreported incident at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, or DCCC, and its potential ties to Russian hackers are likely … [Link]
Mashable » There's another version of Jake Owen's 'American Love' you haven't heard
Jake Owen originally had a different kind of American Love in mind. After he and his wife divorced after three years and his father was diagnosed with cancer, the Florida-born country singer known for cheery tracks like "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" and "Beachin'" found himself putting together a far more introspective thing. "I found myself on a much more somber note, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Now you see me: true invisibility cloak impossible to build
New calculations say an invisibility cloak would only work for a tiny sliver of light, and would make all other wavelengths grow brighter [Link]
Mashable » 11 useful things you didn't know your Amazon Echo could do
When the Amazon Echo debuted, it could only only play music, tell you the weather, set alarms and timers, read news flashes, tell corny jokes, add things to your Amazon shopping list, tell you the weather and recite basic trivia. Cool tricks, all, but nothing spectacular. The Echo's Alexa voice assistant was a cool look at how voice commands could control the home. … [Link]
Popular Science » Build A Self-Propelled Magnet 'Car'
DIY All you need is three magnets, one AA battery, and aluminum foil Build a tiny self-propelled “car” from three magnets, one AA battery, and aluminum foil. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ocean-cleaning sea bins will gobble up plastic waste to recycle
Bins designed to suck up debris floating on the sea are in the final stages of testing, shame they won’t make it to Rio in time to clean up dirty waters at the Olympics [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Transparent Should Companies Be When Operational Technology Failures Happen?
New submitter supernova87a writes: Last week, Southwest Airlines had an epic crash of IT systems across their entire business when "a router failure caused the airlines' systems to crash […] and all backups failed, causing flight delays and cancellations nationwide and costing the company probably $10 million in lost bookings alone." Huge numbers of passengers, crew, and airplanes were stranded … [Link]
Mashable » Why QQ Music, China's Spotify, is profitable while other streaming music providers aren't
While more people move to streaming music over downloading as a consumption method, global providers like Spotify still struggle to turn a profit. But thanks to its massive scale and diverse revenue opportunities, China's version of Spotify, QQ Music, is actually making money, the company claims According to Chinese reports, the general manager of the music division of QQ's owner Tencent, … [Link]
WIRED » Jason Bourne Is Quite the Spectacle. In a Good Way. Mostly
The fourth installment in the globe-hopping action series lacks the identity-crisis intrigue of its predecessors. But still: Punches! Chases! Damon! The post Jason Bourne Is Quite the Spectacle. In a Good Way. Mostly appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Yi 4K Action Camera
For nearly two years GoPro’s Hero4 Black has been the standard-bearer for action cameras. But there's a new contender. The post Review: Yi 4K Action Camera appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Doom of Your Memories Doesn’t Really Exist
The popular Brutal Doom game mod teaches us about the way we misremember, and recreate, gaming history. The post The Doom of Your Memories Doesn't Really Exist appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Don’t Understand Graffiti? Here It Is Translated in Helvetica
Mathieu Tremblin paints over graffiti tags, and re-stencils them. But not in graffiti script—in Helvetica, Arial, Times New Roman, and Georgia. The post Don’t Understand Graffiti? Here It Is Translated in Helvetica appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae
Which is better: Shrimp made of shrimp or shrimp made of algae? The post Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Pocket Casts Is the Podcast App Every iPhone User Needs
Pocket Casts is like iTunes, only much, much better. The post Pocket Casts Is the Podcast App Every iPhone User Needs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Photo of the Week: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Dirty Thunderstorm
Japan’s Mount Sakurajiwa isn’t half as famous—or big—as Mount Fuji. But it still knows how to put on a show. The post Photo of the Week: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Dirty Thunderstorm appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These teeny tiny tiger cubs will make your heart swell with untamed joy
LONDON — If ever you want to experience 30 seconds of fleeting, heart-melting joy, just watch a high-definition video of two friendly tiger cubs playing with each other. The clip above, which was filmed at ZSL London Zoo, shows two four-week-old Sumatran tiger clubs snuggling up to each other on the grass. SEE ALSO: Orangutan dad doesn't realize his three … [Link]
WIRED » So Digital Billboard Ads Change With the Speed of Traffic Now
A little traffic data creates big opportunities for people selling yogurt. The post So Digital Billboard Ads Change With the Speed of Traffic Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Man hilariously responds to stranger's totally legit $9 million inheritance offer
A man you'd never met offers you a $9 million inheritance in exchange for a reasonable $900 wire transfer, your SSN number and banking information, you know, just all the things you'd send via email to a stranger. In the Season two premiere of Scamalot, comedian James Veitch investigates an email scammer who makes him such an offer. From the … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking has a stark warning for what Brexit could mean for the human species
Stephen Hawking has penned a thoughtful appeal for post-Brexit Britain to reconsider the role that wealth plays in society, warning that isolationism and envy could even lead to the end of the human species. In a Guardian essay, the world-renowned physicist made the case for a more comprehensive and generous definition of wealth "to include knowledge, natural resources and human capacity." … [Link]
Mashable » Now Lenovo has a 13-inch 'Air' laptop, too
A new trend seems to be rising among Chinese manufacturers, and it's an odd one at that. While rumors chalk off Apple's MacBook Air as dead (the reasoning being that it's been all but replaced by the company's new ultra-thin MacBook) a crop of new ultraportables with "Air" in their names are showing up in China. A few days ago, it … [Link]
Mashable » Something remarkable happened when this abortion rights mural was painted over
LONDON — Irish artists are recreating a mural using graffiti and projection in an act of solidarity after an abortion rights mural was painted over by the Dublin City Council. SEE ALSO: A drone carrying abortion pills was flown into Northern Ireland in an act of solidarity The original mural by street artist Maser was painted three weeks ago on the … [Link]
Mashable » The struggle and resilience of the world's tigers, in photos
The world's tigers are in troubleOver the last 100 years alone, global tiger populations have declined more than 95 percent. According to the most recent data, there are only 3,890 wild tigers in the world today. In fact, the number of captive tigers, or those held in zoos, exceeds the wild population by about 1,000.Although tigers are arguably one of the … [Link]
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Mashable » This man's 10-year anniversary surprise for his wife will make your heart burst
LONDON — A British man has organised a flash-mob as a 10-year-anniversary surprise for his wife, who lives with multiple sclerosis. In the moving video above, Carl Gilbertson joins students from Liverpool Media Academy for a choral rendition of Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are". SEE ALSO: Couple Celebrates 61 Years of Marriage With 'Up'-Inspired Photo Shoot "The flashmob … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Autoimmune diseases may be side effect of a strong immune system
We finally have evidence from human studies that disorders like lupus could be a by-product of being well protected against other diseases [Link]
Slashdot » The Mojave Desert: Home of the New Machine Movement
pacopico writes: Most people think of the Mojave Desert as a wasteland located somewhere between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. For decades, though, Mojave has served as something of an engineering playground for people in the automotive and aerospace industries. Bloomberg has produced a documentary that looks at what's taking place with these engineers in 2016. There's a dude trying … [Link]
Mashable » 5th grade students wrote a book about an orphaned orangutan
We can't think of anything sweeter than a bunch of elementary school kids putting together a children's book to create awareness and help save endangered animals. SEE ALSO: Elephant dies a month after being rescued from Thai tourism camp This group of students are fifth graders at the John W. Kimball Learning Center in Brooklyn, New York. The book they've just … [Link]
Mashable » Crafty fox cub makes his home in woman's living room, point blank refuses to leave
It turns out foxes make for very stubborn house guests. In the clip above, an animal rescuer from the UK's Wildlife Aid Foundation does his best to remove a crafty fox cub from its hidey hole behind a British family's living room sofa. SEE ALSO: Londoner passes out at bus stop, gets an alarming wake up call He manages to … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Navy to name ship after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
Gay rights activist and San Francisco politician Harvey Milk is set to receive a posthumous honor from the U.S. Navy, which will name a ship after him. The tanker, which is part of a series of ships named after civil rights leaders, will be named USNS Harvey Milk, according to the U.S. Naval Institute News, which quoted a Congressional notification. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter reacts after floods and traffic jams paralyse India's 'millenium city' Gurgaon
Situated next to the national capital Delhi, the corporate hub of Gurgaon is home to the swanky offices of top multinational companies, hotels and malls. Yet Gurgaon, often described as India's 'millennium city' has been brought to a standstill since yesterday due to heavy rains. As a result of the downpour on July 28, many Gurgaon roads have been waterlogged, causing … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim man deals with an internet troll in the classiest way ever
It’s easy to get angry at someone who's trying to troll you, but a Muslim man has the perfect example of how to deal with one. Ali Kadri, a spokesperson for the Islamic Council of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, received a message on the organisation's Facebook page around two months ago. It was from a person named Joshua purporting to be … [Link]
Mashable » Thai university's student group under investigation after hazing photos go viral
A student group at at the Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok, Thailand, has come under fire after photos of its freshmen initiation activities went viral. Anti-Sotus, a group against hazing students, posted the pictures on its Facebook page on Tuesday. The album contains more than 40 images of what the Anti-Sotus claims are freshmen being "abused" by a student group called Ram … [Link]
Mashable » Doug the Pug had a power meeting with Facebook's chief pooch
Puglebrity and smush-faced pop culture maven Doug the Pug visited Facebook's headquarters at Menlo Park on Thursday. He was there for a meeting with Facebook's own head pooch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg's mop-like Hungarian sheepdog, Beast. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg's dog masters the art of camouflage in glorious new photos Zuck posted a picture of the two looking like they're in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Astronauts Who Reach Deep Space 'Far More Likely To Die From Heart Disease'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Independent: Astronauts who venture into deep space appear to be much more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new study. In another sign that leaving planet Earth is fraught with danger and a potential blow to hopes of establishing a colony on Mars, researchers discovered deep space radiation appears … [Link]
Mashable » This matchmaking app aims to connect people with disabilities in India
Anu Multani and her parents had been looking for a suitable boy for several years, looking up several matchmaking websites without success. In January, Multani, a rifle shooter and a model, unexpectedly encountered someone she liked online. She already knew 32-year-old Imran Garana, but connecting on the app and the knowledge that the other person was also looking for a partner, … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat releases a massive selection of geofilters in Sydney
Ah, the tyranny of distance. Australia knows it all too well. We may be technically living in the future, time-zone wise, but we're often told we're years behind in other regards — the least of which being Snapchat geofilters. But this Friday, that all changed. After months of being offered only the bland ol’ seagull font geofilter in Sydney (nobody likes … [Link]
Mashable » Gaze upon this terribly tiny and adorable rescued glider joey
Image: TARONGA ZOOAustralia has plenty of scary animals, but there are more than plenty adorable ones too. Take for instance this incredibly tiny yellow-bellied glider joey. She and her mother were rescued after surviving a collision with a barbed wire fence. Sad face. The 10-week-old glider and her mum are currently being treated at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney, … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's devastating collection of one-liners
Hillary Clinton formally accepted her party's nomination for president of the United States on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. The former first lady, senator and secretary of state didn't waste the opportunity to throw some shade at Donald Trump and smash the glass ceiling into smithereens. SEE ALSO: The internet felt stronger together after Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech In … [Link]
WIRED » Today’s Your Last Chance For a Free Windows 10 Upgrade
After today, you're going to have to pay up for a no-brainer PC upgrade. The post Today's Your Last Chance For a Free Windows 10 Upgrade appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Cloud Investments are Finally Starting to Pay Off
Google beat analyst expectations, but the real good news for the company is that its cloud computing services are taking off. The post Google's Cloud Investments are Finally Starting to Pay Off appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Deep-sea ecosystems still under threat despite UN protection
Some of the world's most hidden but precious places are still not being adequately protected from fishing trawlers, despite 10 years of UN resolutions to protect them [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate 10,000 days of the world wide web with a trip down memory lane
July 28 marks the 10,000th day since the birth of the world wide web. Happy birthday! You don’t look a day over 9,999. It all started back on March 12, 1989, when Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal for an information system at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). That information system is now known as the world wide web, and we … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's reaction to the fireworks at the Democratic convention is everything
Honestly, who doesn't love fireworks? Immediately after Hillary Clinton delivered a powerful and historic acceptance speech at the Democratic convention on Thursday night, the crowd erupted with cheers. But unlike the Republican convention, the party had its celebration down. SEE ALSO: Beyond Hillary: 10 powerful speeches by women at the Democratic Convention Before the much anticipated balloon drop, fireworks rained down … [Link]
Mashable » The internet felt stronger together after Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech
The Democratic convention was filled with plenty of hope, tears and most importantly, a big moment in history. Hillary Clinton proudly accepted the Democrats' nomination to be the first female chosen to run for President of the United States for a major political party. SEE ALSO: Beyond Hillary: 10 powerful speeches by women at the Democratic Convention Hillary's 56-minute speech touched … [Link]
Mashable » Skyscraper in Shanghai lets visitors walk on glass walkway without handrails
Gulp. This walk is not for the faint-hearted. On Thursday, the Jinmao Tower in Shanghai opened its glass skywalk to the public. Daredevil visitors can now walk or sit on the glass walkway for up to 30 minutes. Here's the catch: there are no handrails to hold onto. Instead, you'll be harnessed to an overhead rail while you move around freely … [Link]
Slashdot » Dark Patterns Across the Web Are Designed To Trick You
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: Harry Brignell has posted a 30-minute video documenting dark patterns, deliberately confusing or deceptive user interfaces (not exclusive to the internet) that trick users into setting up recurring payments, purchasing items added to a shopping cart, or spamming all contacts through pre-checked forms on Facebook games for example. Basically, they're … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo stuck in a cattle grid gets rescued by a total hero
If you've ever walked past a cattle grid in the country, you've probably figured out that it's easy to get your feet stuck in one if you make the wrong move. Unfortunately for this kangaroo, it's not only got stuck in one, but it went in head first. Luckily, an unnamed man came along to valiantly rescue this poor little … [Link]
Mashable » Father of slain Muslim Army captain has a challenge for Donald Trump
On Thursday night, Donald Trump was busy at a rally defending waterboarding — but the parents of U.S. Army Captain Humayun S. M. Khan were busy in Philadelphia sharing a different kind of message. Khan was a U.S. Army captain and a Muslim who was killed in 2004 when a suicide bomber attacked his infantry unit. On the stage of … [Link]
Mashable » Driver crashes into school while playing 'Pokémon Go'
Pokémon Go is pretty cool right now, but driving while playing and then crashing your car certainly isn't. A driver made an "unplanned PokéStop" when he crashed into a school in Melbourne on Thursday evening, according to police in the Australian state of Victoria. The 19-year-old was trying to capture a Pokémon when he lost control of his car, which ran … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump portrayed as ultimate Hollywood movie villain
Democrats have made videos a big part of their national convention this week. While many of the videos have been of the viral-y nature — one-off quotes of Republican nominee Donald Trump and an a cappella "Fight Song" — one showed on the last night of the Democrat convention pulled no punches when it came to a particular view of Trump. … [Link]
Mashable » Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits Donald Trump hard with first words of Democratic convention speech
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had barely taken the stage when he dropped a burn on Donald Trump. "I'm Michael Jordan and I'm with Hillary," he said. "I say that because I know Donald Trump couldn't tell the difference." The all-time leading points scorer, Abdul-Jabbar issued the zing on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. Abdul-Jabbar then quickly turned serious, telling … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Inbreeding has destroyed the English bulldog’s genetic diversity
Decades of extreme selection and inbreeding mean there is little genetic variation left to save the English bulldog from its many severe health problems [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Rigid Negotiating Tactics Cost Us 'Skinny Bundles' For Apple TV, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Next Web: According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the reason we don't have actual TV channels on the Apple TV is because the company tried to strong-arm networks — and failed. Apple's Senior Vice President Eddy Cue is said to have taken the wrong approach. In one meeting, … [Link]
Mashable » VH1 greenlights 'Hip Hop Squares' from Ice Cube
Ice Cube is rearranging Hollywood Squares. VH1 announced on Thursday that it's picked up Hip Hop Squares, a reimagining of the classic game show that will test the pop culture knowledge of A-list names in hip-hop, comedy and entertainment. Ice Cube will executive produce the show with his Cube Vision production company and Jesse Collins along with Jeff Kwatinetz’s The Firm. … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden to appear on 'Law & Order: SVU'
Joe Biden may not be the acting Vice President much longer, but he's already got a new gig lined up. VP Biden will appear on a forthcoming episode of NBC's long-running Law & Order: SVU. “While in New York, the Vice President will tape an appearance on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ on the rape kit backlog and efforts to … [Link]
Mashable » Kayaker calls for help during an encounter with a shark in Australia
Oh boy, it's another one of those "AUSTRALIA, NOPE" moments again. A kayaker off the coast of Western Australia had a hair-raising encounter with a shark on Thursday, when it circled him and nudged his boat from the side. Ian Watkins was forced to make a mayday call on his radio to a nearby whale-watching vessel, located 600 metres (0.3 … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Judge Calls For An Online Court Without Lawyers To Cut Costs
mi writes from a report via The Times: A senior judge has called for the establishment of an online court (Warning: source may be paywalled) that does not have lawyers and can deal with claims of up to 25,000 British Pound (around $32,850). The proposal is the centerpiece of a package of reforms to the civil justice system, drawn up … [Link]
Mashable » That time Matt Damon tried to make small talk with Prince
Matt Damon stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and shared a heartwarming conversation he once had with Prince backstage. Damon's lesson: If you asked Prince a question, you should have expected a very Prince answer. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2aeYsBo Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Minnesota, Real Time, and Jimmy Fallon
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Mashable » How to play 'Pokémon Go' if you live in the suburbs
When it comes to Pokémon Go, not all locations are created equal. If you don't live in a heavily populated area, then everything from catching Pokémon to locating Gyms can be much more challenging. Luckily, if you live in the suburbs, there are a few steps you can take to maximize your success and minimize your frustration. (If you live in … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Clinton and Meryl Streep had a delightful Democratic convention meeting
“Bill!” Meryl Streep undoubtedly shouted before floating over to former President Bill Clinton Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. "Meryl!" Clinton probably called back as her took her hands. "This dress is…really something!" We all know that this is exactly how that conversation went down. We wouldn't want it any other way. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert, John Oliver are welcome … [Link]
WIRED » Liveblog: Hillary Clinton Fights for Her Presidential Future
WIRED is live on the Democratic National Convention floor as Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman to accept a major party's presidential nomination. The post Liveblog: Hillary Clinton Fights for Her Presidential Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This levitating phone charger doesn't require a magic trick
Do you really need a phone charger that levitates? Tech startup OvRcharge thinks you do. OvRcharge uses magnetic force to keep your phone suspended in the air and stops charging it when the battery is full. The company is hoping to distribute the gadget starting in November 2016, which means it might be the perfect thing to add to your holiday … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Is Blackmailing Top South Korean Online Retailer For $2.66 Million
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: South Korea says that North Korea is behind a data breach that occurred last May, where hackers stole details about 10 million user accounts from Interpark.com, one of the country's biggest shopping portals. The hackers later tried to extort Interpark management by requesting for 3 billion won ($2.66 million / 2.39 … [Link]
Mashable » Madeleine Albright shatters brooch fashion with a symbolic pin
Madeleine Albright is setting the feminist fashion bar pretty high during the Democratic Convention. On Day Two of the convention, Albright made her speech on the stage wearing a striking, sparkling eagle brooch. SEE ALSO: Betsy Ross would probably dig Meryl Streep's Democratic convention dress 
Image: Paul Morigi/WireImageBut on Thursday, Albright tweeted her latest fashion prize. It was a gorgeous homage … [Link]
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