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 » Kanye 2020? Kanye West talks about 'the idea of being president'
Kanye West talked more about a potential bid for president in 2020, and we're still not sure whether he's serious or not. While talking to BBC's Annie Mac on Monday, where he announced that his next single off The Life of Pablo would be "Fade," West clarified — well, sort of — what he meant when he said he was running … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Replaces The Pistol Emoji With A Water Gun
Apple has a announced a number of new emoji changes on Monday, but the most controversial new change is that the pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun emoji in the company's upcoming iOS 10 operating system: The water gun swap is not Apple's first foray into cartoon gun control. Earlier this year the governing body in … [Link]
Mashable » Whale gets up close and personal with sightseeing group
A group a sightseers got closer than expected to an enormous fin whale during a recent whale-watching excursion. This delightful sighting took place on the St. Lawrence River in Québec, when the animal passed beneath the group's inflatable boat. Watch 1,000 people perform David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' Moocher cat gets free belly rub from box of baby chicks Man animates … [Link]
Mashable » Apple pushes iPad Pro as 'computer' in latest ad
Apple wants you to accept the new iPad Pro as a computer. In the latest commercial for its more powerful 9.7-inch tablet, Apple positions the iPad Pro, with its optional Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil, as a do-it-all productivity device, challenging the notion that it's just a tablet. SEE ALSO: The great tablet gold rush is over The 30-second spot, … [Link]
WIRED » Apple Music Is Releasing Frank Ocean’s New Album on Friday
The highly-anticipated new album from the R&B singer will hit Apple's streaming service on Aug. 5. The post Apple Music Is Releasing Frank Ocean's New Album on Friday appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Alphabet and GSK Forge $715 Million Bioelectronic Firm To Fight Diseases Without Meds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Google parent Alphabet's life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases by targeting electrical signals in the body, jump-starting a novel field of medicine called bioelectronics. Verily Life Sciences — known as Google's life sciences unit until last year — and Britain's biggest drugmaker will … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is replacing the pistol emoji with a bright green squirt gun
One longstanding emoji is about to get a big change. The pistol emoji, which has been around since 2010, is being redesigned with the next version of iOS 10. The change, revealed by Apple Monday, swaps the pistol for a bright green "water pistol." SEE ALSO: Dozens of new emoji will finally show women being awesome The update will roll out … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 1,000 people perform David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel'
Back in 2015, Italian supergroup Rockin' 1000 delighted the internet (and apparently Dave Grohl) with a 1,000-person cover of the Foo Fighters song "Learn to Fly." Now the band is back with a massive tribute to the late David Bowie. Hear 1,000 joyful musicians do their thing to Bowie's "Rebel Rebel." [H/T: Vulture] Moocher cat gets free belly rub from … [Link]
Slashdot » Elizabeth Holmes Finally Releases Theranos Data, Including A 'miniLab'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Monday outlined the steps she will take to increase transparency regarding the efficacy of the company's testing methods. Speaking at the conference of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Holmes said that Theranos will partner with other institutions "to validate and publish our results." And Holmes' planned presentation … [Link]
Mashable » Moocher cat gets free belly rub from box of baby chicks
Baby chicks should really double as massage therapists. Sweet cats love nothing more than a good belly rub, but most humans aren't up for the task. We scratch at the wrong angle at the wrong time — and that's where fuzzy chicks come in. Watch as this chilled-out cat takes in all of the baby chick love. Who needs a … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of 'mudletes' get dirty at the Mud Olympics
These aren't the clean, corporate Olympic Games that will hit Rio de Janeiro on Friday. SEE ALSO: This Harry Potter Rap Is For Muggles Wishing Quidditch Was a Real Sport For the last 12 years, Wattoluempiade, also know as the Mud Olympics, has hosted amateur athletes competing in events that seem traditional — except for the thick layer of wet, slippery … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West wants to design your college dorm room with Ikea
Kanye West should have added Ikea as his official bed sponsor in his video for "Famous." The rapper and designer has been lusting after the Swedish furniture retailer since the beginning of the year. SEE ALSO: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian cry glamorous tears in 'Wolves' video In a new interview with the BBC, West expressed just how important it was … [Link]
Popular Science » Tumor In Ancient Foot Bone Suggests Paleo Diet Overrated
Health 1.7 million-year-old fossil is one of the oldest known cases of cancer in a human ancestor A group of researchers published two papers on Thursday detailing a discovery of a foot bone with a large tumor protruding from its surface. Found in South Africa, the… [Link]
Slashdot » Donald Trump Signs Pledge To Crack Down On Internet Porn
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to crack down on Internet pornography via corporate partnerships — and he could possibly establish a federal commission on the harmful effects of porngraphy, a nonprofit announced Monday. The announcement comes a day after the New York Post ran a full-page nude photo of Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump, on its cover. … [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Isn’t Just Good at Mobile. It’s How Mobile Works Now
When you're as big and successful as Facebook, the line between mastering your medium and simply defining it blurs. The post Facebook Isn't Just Good at Mobile. It's How Mobile Works Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » CNN and Donald Trump are on the brink of all out war
Donald Trump has sparred with the media, and CNN in particular, since the very start of his campaign. This is from The Donald about a month after he took that slow ride down the escalator at Trump Tower to officially announce his candidacy. That's child's play compared to what we're seeing now. In the past few days, the battle between Trump … [Link]
Popular Science » Iran Announces New Drone For Jamming Communications
Military We'll believe it when we don't see it Iran jamming drone… [Link]
Mashable » Muslim women call out Donald Trump with #CanYouHearUsNow
Muslim women are showing Donald Trump just how little he knows about them. The Republican presidential candidate has been in a back-and-forth battle with the family of a slain muslim Army captain since his father, Khizr Khan, took the stage at last week's Democratic National Convention with his wife, Ghazala, at his side, and questioned whether Trump had read the U.S. … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Guy Build A Forge With His Bare Hands
Entertainment The Primitive Technology Youtube channel has advanced to the Iron Age This week Primitive Technology gets a little less primitive, as it appears we've seen the channel's entrance into the Iron Age. He makes a forge and bellows system, and… [Link]
Slashdot » Gawker Founder Nick Denton Files For Bankruptcy
An anonymous reader quotes a report from New York Daily News: Gawker's founder Nick Denton filed for personal bankruptcy Monday after a Florida appeals court refused to give him an emergency order that would block wrestler Hulk Hogan from collecting on a $140 million jury verdict. The District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, Fla., denied a request by Gawker and … [Link]
Mashable » Man animates stop motion flame on his cat’s head
How long can a cat stay still? Long enough to make a stop motion film on their fur. YouTube user chluaid made a short video animating a streak of white fur on his cat's head, twisting the streak around in a series of head scratches. He refers to the streak as a "flame," and fittingly makes it dance like one. … [Link]
Mashable » Chill bear hitches a ride on a garbage truck
Some bears like to walk. This bear prefers to ride to its destination on a garbage throne. A hungry bear looking for a little grub in Los Alamos, New Mexico was recently spotted hanging out on top of a garbage truck. Volunteer firefighter Caleb Johnson spotted the scene and filmed the whole thing, which he later posted to Facebook. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2317: Apple car shifts into software?
Ricardo Montalban clears up the rumors! [Link]
Mashable » Bear breaks into man's home and he rightfully freaks out
“Yogi decided to creep on in." Footage of a bear charging a man inside his house has been making its way across social media this week in what can only be described as terrifying. The clip, which was originally posted to Facebook by Rodney Ginn of Mammoth Lakes, California, starts with Ginn in a dark room. "We have a bear inside … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Drones Are Searching For Zika-Infected Mosquitoes Around Houston
Aviation Fighting flyers with flyers Project Premonition, a Microsoft research project to find diseases early and in the wild, is working with the local government to deploy drones and traps to Houston. [Link]
Mashable » 4 of the most important hiring tips for any startup
Hiring the right people is easily among the three most important things a startup founder needs to get right if he is serious about his business. The other two are having a scalable product or service, and having the right investors. Matrix Partner’s David Skok says a hiring crisis can cripple a startup’s abilities to get products built on time. It … [Link]
Mashable » 7 signs your old gym shoes should go into hibernation this winter
Paid Content by The Athlete's Foot Whether you’re training for your fifth ultra-marathon, lacing up to tackle your first kilometre on the metaphorical road to a fitter life or anywhere else in-between, all runners have one thing in common: Their shoes are an important component to comfort and success.Unfortunately shoes don’t last forever — even if you’ve found the perfect pair … [Link]
Slashdot » Washington State Sues Comcast For $100M Over 'Pattern of Deceptive Practices'
An anonymous reader writes: Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Comcast to the sum of $100 million, accusing Comcast of "engaging in a pattern of deceptive practices." It claims that Comcast's documents reveal a pattern of illegally deceiving its own customers for profit. KOMO News reports: "The lawsuit (PDF) alleges more than 1.8 million individual violations of the Washington … [Link]
Mashable » Hey kids: 'Satan' is coming to a school near you
For many children, elementary school is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out new hobbies, whether it's sports, art or Satanism. The Satanic Temple, a humanist and social justice organization which incorporates Satanic imagery in its mission, made waves this weekend when the group announced their plan to roll out after school clubs in elementary schools all across the United States. While … [Link]
Mashable » You should be thanking the VCR – after you Google it
Eons ago, or at least 40 years ago, there were fewer TV channels than you could count on your fingers and toes and the programming schedule was set by television networks. We all watched TV, but maybe not as much because your favorite shows were only on at a certain time and place each week. The summer was a television wasteland. … [Link]
WIRED » The Jeep Hackers Are Back to Prove Car Hacking Can Get Much Worse
After sparking a 1.4 million vehicle Chrysler recall, the security researchers offer a new lesson: It could have been—and could still be—much worse. The post The Jeep Hackers Are Back to Prove Car Hacking Can Get Much Worse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Indonesian fires sent huge smoke plume halfway around the globe
World’s worst fires for 20 years reveals tipping point vital for predicting and preventing blazes [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's dropping some artificial preservatives from McNuggets
In good news for anyone who can't resist the odd McDonald's blowout, the burger chain has said it's going to ditch some of the more unsavory ingredients in its meals. Chicken McNuggets are set to lose some artificial preservatives, while high-fructose corn syrup is being taken out of the burger buns. McDonald's started testing the new McNuggets in 140 locations this … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk confirms Tesla is planning to build a Model X-based minibus
Two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the second part of his master plan for the upstart automaker. In it, he divulged that Tesla would build a commercial vehicle called 'Tesla Semi,' along with a few other intriguing tidbits — including the fact that autonomous Teslas might compete with Uber in the future. SEE ALSO: Tesla and SolarCity agree to … [Link]
Mashable » Sweet dog refuses to leave the hospital where his owner died
This dog was truly one man's best friend. Since his owner passed away eight months ago at Ruth Cardoso Hospital in Santa Catarina, Brazil, sweet pup, Negão, has faithfully remained outside the building, waiting for him to return. SEE ALSO: Nora the rescue puppy loves napping with her baby brother As the G1 Santa Catarina reported, late last year, Negão's owner … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The Smithsonian Restore The Original 'Star Trek' Enterprise Model
Entertainment Boldly restoring like we've never seen before The original model used in the original 1970s Star Trek wasn't in great shape until for the 50th anniversary the Smithsonian restored it to original specifications. [Link]
Popular Science » Robots Are Getting A Sense Of Self-Doubt
Technology Introspection is the key to growth Researchers Are Teaching Robots To Doubt Themselves… [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Requires TP-Link To Support Open Source Router Firmware
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier today, the FCC reached a settlement with TP-Link over Wi-Fi router interference. Most of the agreement was routine, addressing compliance with radio emission rules. But the FCC also did something unprecedented. It required TP-Link to support open source firmware on its routers. You might recall that, last year, the FCC caused a ruckus when it … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk's Car Company Buys Elon Musk's Solar Company
Energy SolarCity and Tesla to merge Back in June, Tesla Motors made an offer to buy Solar City. [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iOS 10 update will add new rainbow flag and women emoji
The next version of iOS will have the most diverse set of emoji yet. Apple announced Monday that the upcoming iOS 10 update will include new female characters depicting professional women and women in sports. The update also redesigns several existing emoji and adds a rainbow flag character. SEE ALSO: Apple turbocharges Messages in iOS 10 with smart emoji and more … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gears of War 4' is getting a pro league with $1 million prize pool
Professional Gears of War players, your time in the sun is back. Ahead of Gears of War 4's launch, Microsoft and studio The Coalition announced multi-city Gears Esports Pro Circuit, which has $1 million in prizes to give away to top teams. SEE ALSO: Official 'Gears of War 4' Xbox One S forged by monster claws and fire The tournaments will … [Link]
Mashable » Chevy's new Camaro ZL1 just got an impressive horsepower bump
We love the multi-talented Camaro SS, even with its paltry 455-horsepower rating. And we've been very much been looking forward to driving its higher performance brother, the Camaro ZL1. When it was unveiled in March, Chevy said it produced 640 horsepower, which is most certainly a mouth-watering amount of American muscle. Turns out, though, it'll make a bit more power than … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Removes The Gun Emoji, Replaces It With A Squirt Gun
Technology A new update to iOS brings a host of emoji changes The squirt gun emoji change comes alongside "more than 100" other changes to Apple's emoji, including more options for skin tones, more women in diverse professional… [Link]
Popular Science » Study Finds Genes Linked to Depression
Health One study, over a dozen genes that can affect risk Scientists have discovered important information about the source and potential treatment of depression. A new study from a Cambridge, MA group including researchers… [Link]
Popular Science » Florida Health Officials Confirm 10 New Cases Of Locally Acquired Zika Infection
Health All cases so far have been confined to a small area in Florida Today in Florida, health officials announced that they have identified 10 new cases of the Zika virus. These new instances were found in the same area as the four… [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's ongoing fight with the family of a slain Muslim soldier
Donald Trump can't seem to help himself. The Republican presidential candidate has again prolonged a debacle for his campaign as he continues to lash out at the family of a slain Muslim United States soldier. SEE ALSO: Someone built a tiny wall around Donald Trump's Hollywood star The father, Khizr Khan, stood by his wife Ghazala at the Democratic National Convention … [Link]
Mashable » Zika cases prompt CDC to issue a 1-mile no-go zone for pregnant women in Miami
A localized Zika virus outbreak in Miami prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a rare travel advisory on Monday, warning pregnant women or women who wish to become pregnant against traveling to a 1-mile radius of an area just north of downtown Miami. The Zika virus transmission zone encompasses the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood, Florida, as … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Says 97% Of Connections To YouTube Are Now Encrypted
Google said Monday that HTTPS now accounts for 97% of all connections to YouTube. In a blog post, the video portal made the announcement, also underscoring the challenges it faced making the site more secure. TechCrunch reports:Given its massive scale, YouTube obviously presents some extra challenges for Google. But the company argues that its Global Cache content delivery network is … [Link]
Mashable » Check out an exclusive clip from AwesomenessTV's new thriller series 'T@gged'
LOS ANGELES — AwesomenessTV has created the Pretty Little Liars of the social media world with its new psychological thriller T@gged. The 11-part go90 series, which debuted mid-July, showcases "the risks of social media in a world of anonymity." It takes place at a high school where an unknown user named 'monkeyman' targets students Hailey (Lia Marie Johnson), Rowan (Lulu … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' as an '80s sitcom is far less strange than you'd expect
If you thought Stranger Things had already made every '80s reference possible, think again. By putting together clips from your latest Netflix guilty pleasure and setting them to Randy Newman's "Strange Things," fan Tim Bennett will have you believing Stranger Things is a sitcom straight out of the Reagan Era instead of a supernatural science fiction horror show. Luckily, Demogorgon … [Link]
Mashable » Channing Tatum as the 'Splash' mermaid? Disney could make this wish come true
LOS ANGELES — Leave it to the wizards at Disney to figure out a way to cast Channing Tatum as a mermaid. Er, merman. The studio has begun developing a gender-flipped remake of Ron Howard's 1984 rom-com Splash that will see the Magic Mike star taking on Daryl Hannah's iconic role and Workaholics actress Jillian Bell stepping into Tom Hanks' shoes, … [Link]
Popular Science » How Did Anthrax Flare Up In Siberia?
Health Hot days and melting permafrost In Russia last week several cases of Anthrax were reported in a reindeer herding community. [Link]
Mashable » Men form human chain to pull woman to safety during insane flash flood
Several people formed a human chain to save a woman from a car stuck in gushing waters in Ellicott City, Maryland on Saturday. In dramatic footage captured by Sara Arditti on YouTube, onlooker Jason Barnes reached out to help her with the aid of several other men, finally managing to pull her free from the relentless deluge of water. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » New York Governor Bars Sex Offenders From Playing Pokemon Go
Adi Robertson, reporting for The Verge: At the direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York's correctional department has made playing online games a violation of parole for sex offenders — particularly Pokemon Go. In a statement, Cuomo said that people on the sex offender registry are now banned from "downloading, accessing, or otherwise engaging in any internet enabled gaming activities, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Child dies in anthrax outbreak linked to thawed reindeer corpse
First death reported this week as Russian authorities tackle anthrax outbreak among herders in remote Siberian peninsula [Link]
Mashable » Social media companies struggle with the financials of internet stardom
Ricky Dillon is 24, but his spiked bleach-blond hair and multicolored metallic nail polish that shines on his right fingers make him look younger. He has about 3 million followers on YouTube, where his specialty is “reacting funny to things,” as he puts it. His light-hearted, lo-fi videos are labeled with such bright, bubble-lettered titles as “3 BOYS, 26 POSITIONS”—which is not what … [Link]
Mashable » Serbian artist's drawings aren't 3D, but they sure do look like it
Don’t worry: there isn't really a frog chilling on a piece of paper on a desk. Serbian artist Nikola Čuljić, 30, draws incredible flat works of art that expertly appear to be 3D. SEE ALSO: Artistic mom's lunch bags are endlessly amusing works of art Čuljić recently shared some of his art on Bored Panda, where he revealed that he is … [Link]
Mashable » LG announces first phone to ship with Android Nougat, but doesn't show it
LG’s next flagship phone, the V20, will be the first smartphone in the world to launch with Android 7.0 Nougat, the next version of Google's mobile operating system. The V20 will succeed last year's V10 and emphasize the "rich multimedia" experiences that the phone brought. SEE ALSO: Why is the selfie camera still second-rate on our phones? "The LG V20 upgrades … [Link]
Mashable » 9 interview responses that are not nearly as original as you think
Have you ever been guilty of telling a job interviewer that you’re “extremely” organized? Maybe you’ve even bragged that you’re a hard worker, or about how passionate you are about the company (even if it sells watches or insurance). Well, that all ends here. You may think those answers paint you as the perfect candidate, but they’re actually just cliches the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack
Health What does that mean for you? Study Says Fatter Twin No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack… [Link]
Mashable » Xbox One summer update adds Cortana, music and more
The summer update for Xbox One consoles is now live — days before the Aug. 2 launch of the new-and-improved Xbox One S — and it's a big one. The summer update brings Cortana, Microsoft's Siri-like virtual assistant to the Xbox One. While voice commands are nothing new for Xbox, Cortana's arrival is emblematic of a tightening link between the … [Link]
Slashdot » Reported Top Nigerian Email Scammer Arrested
Reader retroworks writes: Interpol reports that a Nigerian behind thousands of online scams around the world has been arrested in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt. The 40-year-old man, known only as "Mike" is alleged to head a network of 40 individuals behind global scams worth more than $60 million. His operations involved using malware to take over systems … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone thinks this new Pokémon looks just like Donald Trump
Next think you know, this Pokémon might start promising to "Make Kalos great again." The Pokémon Company released a new, five-minute trailer for upcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon, which revealed more of the new creatures found in this iteration of the game. One is a mongoose Pokémon named Gumshoo, whose slicked-back fur looks strikingly like the hairpiece of a certain presidential … [Link]
Mashable » Runner accurately predicted her 2016 Olympic dreams five years ago
It’s one thing to daydream about being in the Olympics, but it's another to actualize your dreams—and have Twitter proof of it all. Morolake Akinosun did just that when she plotted her future five years ago, tweeting in 2011 that by 2016 she would be graduated from college and headed to the Olympics. SEE ALSO: Facebook will host exclusive content … [Link]
Mashable » 8 subtle 'Stranger Things' references only true Stephen King fans will spot
It’s safe to say Stranger Things — the eight-part mystery/coming-of-age/horror series created by the Duffer Brothers — has taken the world by storm. Just look at the way people reacted when Netflix went down over the weekend; the show is currently a worldwide obsession. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' characters reimagined as waffles And aside from the gripping storyline, part of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cactus bugs compensate for lack of weapons with bigger balls
Reallocation of resources to testes may increase the insect’s chances of reproductive success – even when its hind leg sparring weapons have been lost [Link]
Popular Science » Do Not Fear This Robot
Technology Sometimes artificial intelligence looks scary Do Not Fear This Robot… [Link]
Popular Science » This Device Wants To Make Your Airplane Air Less Dry
Aviation By shooting vortices in your face during your entire flight Vortex dryness… [Link]
Slashdot » Charter: City Giving Google Fiber Unfair Edge
An anonymous reader writes: Louisville's largest cable and internet provider says the city is giving Google Fiber an unfair advantage, and it wants Mayor Greg Fischer to step in and ease key regulations in the coming weeks. In a July 28 letter, Charter Communications told Fischer the city's separate franchise agreements allow Google to operate under less burdensome rules despite … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler pretty sure that makeup palette is actually a chocolate bar
Candy-scented makeup is fine for adults aware of the difference between stuff you put on your face and stuff you put in your face. For toddlers, however, a chocolate-scented eyeshadow palette is fair game for snacking. Case in point: Twitter user Lauren Rincon's niece and the Too Faced Chocolate Bar eyeshadow palette that she mistook for real candy. After thousands of … [Link]
Mashable » Deadly Maryland flood part of clear global warming-related pattern in extreme rainfall events
It started out as an ordinary, albeit sultry, evening in Ellicott City, Maryland, located about 14 miles west of Baltimore. But starting at 7:51 p.m. EDT, a deluge for the ages unleashed a torrent of water on the flood-prone community, turning Main Street into a raging river and killing at least two people. SEE ALSO: The climate that most of us … [Link]
Popular Science » Google and GlaxoSmithKline Want To Rewire Your Body To Treat Chronic Conditions
Health They're teaming up to create implantable bioelectronic devices Today, pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline announced a partnership with Google’s Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences) to create effective bioelectronic devices to… [Link]
Mashable » Sex offenders not allowed on 'Pokémon Go,' says New York Governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a directive Monday that bans sex offenders from playing Pokémon Go and other similar games. The order requires the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to prevent about 3,000 sex offenders from "downloading, accessing, or otherwise engaging in any Internet-enabled gaming activities, including Pokémon Go," as written in a news release. Cuomo also sent a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Reaper
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 » Gawker founder Nick Denton is filing for bankruptcy
Gawker founder Nick Denton is planning to file for personal bankruptcy on Monday, as his legal battle with Hulk Hogan — backed by billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel — continues. Denton's financial situation came into question after a Florida jury awarded Hogan a whopping $115 million in damages for Gawker's publication of a clip of a sex tape featuring Hogan and … [Link]
WIRED » Let’s Look for Clues in Frank Ocean’s Weird New Streaming Video
The mysterious singer has released some cryptic new footage on his website. Could he be teasing his long-anticipated new album? Or is he just into woodwork? The post Let's Look for Clues in Frank Ocean's Weird New Streaming Video appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Classic PC game 'The Oregon Trail' is now a card game, too
Now you can die of dysentery without the need for any fancy computers or smartphones. Pressman Toy has turned PC gaming classic The Oregon Trail into a new tabletop card game for 2-6 players. Using three different decks of cards, players work together to make the cross-country journey as part of a make-believe covered wagon train. SEE ALSO: IRL 'Oregon … [Link]
Slashdot » PS Vita Jailbreak Finally Lets One Run Emulators and Homebrew Software
Finally, someone has managed to hack PS Vita, allowing people to install emulators and homebrew software on the handheld gaming console. The jailbreak dubbed HENkaku works on the latest 3.60 Vita firmware. From an article on Geek.com: The exploit allowing full access to the Vita hardware has been created by Team Molecule and named HENkaku. The code injected into the … [Link]
Mashable » Olympic athletes are upset 'Pokémon Go' isn't available in Rio
If you're going to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, whether as a visitor or an participating athlete, you'll have to face one harsh reality: Pokémon Go is a no-go. The game launched last month and quickly rose to the top of the app store charts on iOS and Android, shattering records along the wayPokémon Go has been sitting on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Will Niantic Cease and Decease Letter Mark the End of Unauthorized Pokemon Go APIs?
Niantic (Pokemon Go creator) has issued a cease and desist letter to the developer of the most popular Pokemon Go API. This could mark the end of Pokemon Go bots (programs that automate game play for Pokemon Go). As Pokemon Go became an overnight smash hit, a number of unauthorized APIs to automate play popped up, and many anticipated that … [Link]
Mashable » Deep Value: These 5 universities are hiding a treasure trove of tech talent
Paid content by Enterprise FloridaFueled by a highly-skilled workforce of 9.7+ million and one of the nation’s most business-friendly environments, Florida offers boundless opportunities to innovate and grow. Discover what a future in Florida means for your business.A digital business is only as good as its talentBut while it's no secret that success in the modern era comes down to how … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a no brainer install
Windows 10 is the best Windows in a decade, so it stands to reason that Windows 10 Anniversary Update would, barring any insane feature or design revisions, be pretty darn good, too. The smooth transition and incremental update of Windows 10 Anniversary Update helps one forget Microsoft’s Windows 8 mistake and imagine that we simply went from the still-popular Windows 7 … [Link]
Mashable » Black lab whose fur is slowly turning white gets Photoshop battle
If your dog looks like they're wearing a superhero mask, there's always someplace on the Internet more than happy to make them one. Reddit user eRadthorpe posted this photo of a 14-year-old dog (which is really just an old puppy) who has vitiligo, a condition where the skin loses its pigment. And in this case, the fur. Specifically, they posted the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mysterious dark brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s and stress
Dark and shrunken microglia cells identified in the brains of people and mice seem to smother brain connections and are associated with age and disease [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google firm hopes to control organs with electrical signals
GSK and the Google company Verily Life Sciences are planning to develop tiny bioelectronic implants that will connect to our nerves and treat chronic illnesses [Link]
Mashable » Seagull with boobs statue is tearing a Massachusetts town apart
Of the many issues a town on the east coast could face — a voluptuous seagull statue near the piers of New Bedford, Massachusetts, might be the least of its worries. You'd be wrong, though. Dubbed "Seagull Cinderella" by its artist Donna Dodson, the sculpture depicting the seabird sporting a healthy pair of breasts is nestled on the corner of Route … [Link]
Mashable » Kids reenact your favorite 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' moments
In our new miniseries, The Real Housekids, kids reenact some of the most unforgettable scenes from the many versions of Bravo's reality TV franchise. In the first episode, we take you to one of the most classic scenes from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Tune in next Monday for another episode of The Real Housekids with another unforgettable scene from the … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Patents Noise-Canceling Headphones That Could Automatically Turn Off When It Detects Certain Sound Patterns
An anonymous reader shares a report via The Next Web: Noise-canceling headphones are great for tuning out the din around you when you just want to focus on listening to music or enjoy some peace and quiet. Unfortunately, they also mute sounds that you might need to hear — like someone calling your name. Amazon has a pretty cool idea … [Link]
Mashable » Park rangers use smartphones to take majestic photos of animals
LONDON — Need a mental break from all the negative news out there? Here are some magical pictures of the incredible wildlife housed in two of Europe's remarkable conservation parks. SEE ALSO: The struggle and resilience of the world's tigers, in photos Partnering with Port Lympne Reserve (Kent, UK) and Parque de Cabárceno (Cantabria, Spain), Sony Mobile challenged park employees to … [Link]
Mashable » Enjoy John Cena and Victoria Justice giggling their way through Clinton and Trump impressions
Some teens who voted at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards now surely wish they could vote for president. A highlight of last night's show was when hosts John Cena and Victoria Justice came on stage in blonde wigs to portray this year's presidential candidates – but not in the way you'd think. Cena rocked a pink pantsuit and pearls as Hillary … [Link]
Mashable » New diamond-coated screen tech could be stronger than Gorilla Glass
If you’d like to save your phone screen, put some bling on it. More than a decade ago, scientists figured out how to grow synthetic diamond as a potential replacement for the silicon MEMs or microelectromechanical systems. Now AKHAN Semiconductor says it’s figured out how to build on that original breakthrough, further refining the production process to create what may be … [Link]
Popular Science » How SpaceX And NASA Will Work Together To Put A Dragon On Mars
Space NASA to take a supportive role in the 2018 mission In 2018, SpaceX could become the first private company to land its own spacecraft on Mars. But it doesn't plan to do so alone. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's SwiftKey Suspends Sync After Keyboard Leaks Strangers' Contact Details
Swiftkey has suspended its cloud-sync service and switched off email address predictions amid reports of Microsoft-owned keyboard app delivering suggestions for strangers' email addresses and phone numbers. ZDNet reports: The move followed reports a week ago that the app was offering up email addresses to people they've never met. According to The Telegraph, one user claimed to have been contacted … [Link]
Mashable » Frank Ocean is messing with us all again, this time with a livestream
Another July has passed with no Frank Ocean album in sight, but he still tempts us with… something? An Apple Music video stream appeared on the website for his, as of yet unreleased, Boys Don't Cry album around 3:00 a.m. EST. It appears above the mysterious update he cursed us with earlier this month that had everyone believing the delayed album … [Link]
Mashable » People are freaking out over this 'sexist,' misspelled Einstein T-shirt
LONDON — A Gap advert sent out to UK customers has been causing a commotion on social media, after people deemed it "sexist." The ad in question was first shared on social media by Twitter user Sabrina Golonka after she received Gap's email. SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when Facebook banned these body positive, pro-diversity adverts The email advertised a boys' … [Link]
Mashable » Kids hilariously reenact your favorite 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' moments
In our new miniseries, The Real Housekids, kids reenact some of the most unforgettable scenes from the many versions of Bravo's reality TV franchise. In the first episode, we take you to one of the most classic scenes from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Tune in next Monday for another episode of The Real Housekids with another unforgettable scene from … [Link]
Mashable » Someone put a framed photo of their toilet on top of their toilet
The phrase "porcelain throne" is typically used ironically to describe a toilet. However, maybe the nickname is what inspired a man to build a shrine to his toilet on top of his toilet. SEE ALSO: Indonesian toilet-themed restaurant serves food and drinks in squat toilets Twitter user @ahoybailey discovered a framed photo of a toilet resting on a toilet and immediately … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Pokémon Go' update makes it much harder to cheat
Almost a month after the app took the world by storm, Pokémon Go has now been updated with some major changes that should make it more difficult to cheat in the game. Developer Niantic pushed out versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 of the game over the weekend, and there are some notable upgrades and downgrades. SEE ALSO: 8 'Pokémon Go' tricks that'll … [Link]
Mashable » Uber's web of partners gets more complex with Didi investment
Uber’s network has become so much bigger — and more complex — than the cars it navigates around the world. The San Francisco-based company has connected itself to Didi Chuxing, the most popular ride-hailing service in China and its former rival. Uber will sell its operation in China to Didi, Bloomberg first reported, and the business will transform into a new … [Link]
Mashable » There is a cat hidden somewhere in this picture of logs
Don’t freak out, but there's a cat hidden in this pile of logs. Cat owners know that their precious felines can hide in the most unexpected places. But perhaps the most unexpected (and maybe, disquieting) places is in plain sight. SEE ALSO: Challenge of the day: Find the cell phone in this picture Redditors had a difficult time locating the sleeping … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Is Buying SolarCity for $2.6 Billion
Tesla Motors announced Monday that it has reached a deal to buy SolarCity (San Mateo-based provider of energy services), the next step in Elon Musk's plan to combine his electric-car and solar-energy companies. It's already a family affair: Musk, Tesla's chief executive, owns about 21% of SolarCity and serves as chairman. His cousins Lyndon R. Rive and Peter J. Rive … [Link]
Popular Science » 'The New Yorker' Cover Highlights Zika Fears At Rio Olympics
Entertainment But outrunning zika mosquitos is a Florida problem too The New Yorker is putting Zika fears front and center with this week's cover, but the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio aren't the only place New Yorkers have to worry about… [Link]
WIRED » 5 Podcasts (and Potcasts) to Digest After the DNC
Aaron Sorkin, Bill Nye, and edibles. The post 5 Podcasts (and Potcasts) to Digest After the DNC appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Take a sign language tour of the White House's West Wing
Want a tour of the real West Wing but don't want to make the trek to Washington D.C.? Leah Katz-Hernandez has you covered. She is the West Wing receptionist at the White House and in a new video, she gives us a thorough glimpse of the presidential digs—and she explains it all sign language too! The video comes on the … [Link]
Mashable » Football club shuts down homophobia with 1 resounding word
LONDON — The one-word shutdown is our favourite type of shutdown, and Norwich City Football Club just absolutely smashed one. SEE ALSO: Australian sports will be ranked on LGBTQ inclusiveness The football club announced on its Facebook page that it would be flying a rainbow flag above its Carrow Road stadium in support of Norwich Pride this past weekend. However, … [Link]
Mashable » Indian couple gets shock of their life as leopard enters hotel room
A Meerut couple on a idyllic vacation in the soothing atmosphere of Nainital in northern state of Uttarakhand had a shock of their life when they woke up to discover a leopard happily pacing around in their room! SEE ALSO: Leopard attack leaves 6 injured at Bengaluru school Before the cat could leap on them or react to them, the couple … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber and Didi Call a Truce In China With a $35 Billion Deal
Kara Swisher, reporting for Recode: Uber, which has been spending hugely in China over the last two years, has folded, striking a deal in which it will merge its Chinese operations with its main rival there, Didi Chuxing. Under terms of the deal, Uber China, the ride-hailing company's Chinese subsidiary, will be part of a larger Didi company valued at … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Pandora Effect: Why curiosity usually beats common sense
Research shows that we just can’t help ourselves and find it hard to curb our curiosity – even when it’s better that we do [Link]
Mashable » The 9 most impressive social good innovations from July
Big issues are best tackled with massive creativity — and sometimes that creativity leads to world-changing innovation. From clothing that changes color to alert the wearer of nearby toxins to a boot that alerts health care workers if a baby stops breathing, inventors are putting their good ideas into motion. SEE ALSO: The 12 most impressive social good innovations from June … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla and SolarCity agree to $2.6 billion merger
Elon Musk is accelerating his plans to reinvent Tesla, making good on Monday his promise to combine Tesla and SolarCity, two companies where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board. SEE ALSO: How Elon Musk plans to make Tesla Motors a clean energy powerhouse Electric car manufacturer Tesla announced its intention to buy SolarCity for $2.6 billion in stock in … [Link]
Mashable » Friendly volcano sends you a nice smiley emoji
Oh, hi, volcano. A friendly "smiley face" popped up during a volcanic eruption on Kilauea, in Hawaii. Mick Kalber of helicopter tour company Paradise Helicopters captured the image while flying over the scene on Wednesday. Just think of it as nature sending you an emoji. Don't bore Jean-Claude Van Damme, otherwise he'll just walk out Badass pregnant woman pole dances … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook removed these body positive lingerie ads…and then reinstated them
LONDON — A British lingerie brand whose body positive adverts were removed from Facebook has succeeded in its fight to have the ads reinstated. SEE ALSO: This is the plus-size ad campaign we've been waiting for Plus size lingerie brand Curvy Kate placed the adverts as part of its Scantilly collection #TheNewSexy campaign celebrating diversity. The campaign — which features a … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Pie' meets 'The Inbetweeners' in new movie starring YouTubers KSI, Caspar Lee
British YouTubers KSI and Caspar Lee are hitting the big screen in the upcoming buddy comedy Laid in America. The film — marketed as a mix of "sex, stupidity and fun for a millennial audience" — follows exchange students Duncan (KSI) and Jack (Lee) on their last night in United States, as they try to lose their virginities with the girls … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US police use machine learning to curb their own violence
With US policing in the spotlight, the police are turning to AI to predict which officers are at risk of cracking under stress [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver recaps a 'topsy-turvy' Democratic National Convention
If you witnessed both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions over the past two weeks, you might have been left a little confused. Let John Oliver sum it up for you. SEE ALSO: Was Donald Trump at the 'Hunger Games' or GOP convention? John Oliver is on the case. While Republicans traditionally come off as the most overtly and feverishly … [Link]
Mashable » Dublin pub takes the piss out of Donald Trump, literally
LONDON — Dublin has a new bar in town, and as with any new business in a bustling city, the Adelphi pub on Middle Abbey Street will need a unique identity to set it apart. Its mouthwatering menu of "hot dog blaa-guettes" is a pretty excellent start, but this is clearly a pub that likes to go the extra mile. This … [Link]
WIRED » The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet
May I introduce you to the sea pig, a bizarre type of sea cucumber with tentacles for a face and long clown balloons for feet. The post The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Aston Martin’s $3M Hypercar Takes F1 Performance to the Road
Making a car that can keep up with Formula 1 racers on a track, and be an enjoyable street ride is nearly impossible. But there is a precedent. The post Aston Martin's $3M Hypercar Takes F1 Performance to the Road appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Signs your friend just watched a TED Talk
Is one of your friends suddenly giving inspirational speeches out of the blue? Odds are, they just watched a TED Talk. Here are some signs to watch out for. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Watercooler, Ted Talk, and Work [Link]
New Scientist – News » California’s wildfires blaze on as communities evacuate
A massive wildfire in California continues to grow in several areas and to force evacuations of people and their animals [Link]
Mashable » People are finishing the final 'Harry Potter' book and things are getting very emotional
Warning: No major spoilers ahead but some words on the last page of the book are visible in a tweet. LONDON — After months of waiting, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is finally within our grasp. But its arrival is bittersweet. Over the weekend J.K. Rowling as good as confirmed we won't be getting any more Harry Potter stories, so … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Blocking Blue Light Help Bipolar Disorder As Well as Sleep Issues?
A new experiment suggests sleeping with amber-tinted glasses can reduce the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder within three days. Slashdot reader schwit1 quotes a report from Science Alert: The benefits of amber-tinted glasses are that they block blue light — a major component of sunlight and the light beamed at us from our computer and phone screens. In the mornings, … [Link]
WIRED » A Freaky Anti-Rubber Is Still Weirding Scientists Out
Auxetics are a class of materials whose curious and complex properties have excited researchers for decades. The post A Freaky Anti-Rubber Is Still Weirding Scientists Out appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cantina Talk: We Might Get a Lot of Han Solo Movies
Are you ready for a Han Solo trilogy? What about the one true name of the character known as "Space Monkey"? Those details and more are all right here. The post Cantina Talk: We Might Get a Lot of Han Solo Movies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Train With the Men of Russia’s Fighter Pilot Academy
When the Soviet Union collapsed, it took the air force with it. Today, Russia is slowly building it back. The post Train With the Men of Russia’s Fighter Pilot Academy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » All the Must-See Stuff Hitting Netflix This Month
From a Trumpish rumpus to a nail-gun thumpus, Netflix is full of unexpected political resonance. (Also, Tokyo drifting.) The post All the Must-See Stuff Hitting Netflix This Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Suicide Squad’s Rebirth and 4 More Comics to Read This Month
Heading to the comic book shop this month and not sure what to buy? We have a few suggestions for you. The post Suicide Squad's Rebirth and 4 More Comics to Read This Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This character's absence from 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has got people talking
WARNING: The post below contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. If you haven't seen the play or read the script, tread carefully. LONDON — So the eighth story in the world's most epic wizarding saga is finally here. SEE ALSO: 15 thoughts I had while reading 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' In the hours since the release … [Link]
WIRED » After the Games, Rio’s Stadiums Won’t Rot—They’ll Transform
Venues will become schools, pools, and other community venues after the Games The post After the Games, Rio’s Stadiums Won’t Rot—They’ll Transform appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Nvidia GTX 1080
For years now, desktop computer hardware just hasn't been very exciting. But the popularity of VR is changing that. The post Review: Nvidia GTX 1080 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Did Cara Delevingne Meet St. Vincent? Christian Mingle
The web has a lot of questions about cinematic Enchantress and model Cara Delevingne. So we asked her all of them in this Google Autocomplete Interview. The post How Did Cara Delevingne Meet St. Vincent? Christian Mingle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Badass pregnant woman pole dances between contractions because why not
Warning to inexperienced polers: do not attempt at home, pregnant or otherwise. SEE ALSO: Pregnant woman with umbilical hernia shows off belly button trick Kat Bailey, owner of PoleKat Fitness in Nottingham, posted this video before heading to the hospital to give birth. Bailey makes the moves look positively effortless, pulling herself up with the ease and grace of someone … [Link]
Mashable » Designer mocks up 'Stranger Things' as a point-and-click video game
Unless you've been living under a very large rock, you can't not have heard of the Netflix hit series, Stranger Things. Since the '80s-homage show debuted on Netflix in mid-July, its fanbase has grown far and wide to include the likes of Australian game developer, Jacob Janerka. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' characters reimagined as waffles Janerka, who recently came under our … [Link]
Mashable » A seagull standing on top of a seagull is another one of nature's oddities
Nature throws up plenty of weird stuff, but sometimes they're so random you're just not sure what to think. It's especially true when looking at this photo of a seagull, which is standing on top of another seagull, photographed in Sydney, Australia. Or could it be a very tidy Photoshop job? SEE ALSO: This seagull is on a mission to get … [Link]
Mashable » Anti-marriage equality politicians are right: I do want to marry a horse one day
Did you know that Aug. 1 is the annual "horse's birthday?" That's right. Every horse, ever, has the exact same birthday in the Southern Hemisphere, in an effort to standardise horse-related sporting events. Happy birthday, all horses! To celebrate this special day, we've prepared you a story — it's a love story. About a girl, standing in front of a horse, … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling received 2 absolutely perfect gifts for her birthday
LONDON — Sunday was obviously a pretty massive day in the Harry Potter calendar — the Cursed Child play began public showings in London, and the script was released worldwide — but it was also special for another reason, too. July 31, as all deeply dedicated wizarding fans will know, is the birthday of the person who started the whole thing. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is a fitting swan song for the Boy Who Lived
Spoiler warning: Don't read this review if you haven't finished Harry Potter Book 7. Because this is very much Book 8 in plot terms, we — and the writers of the book — assume you've come that far. According to J.K. Rowling, this is it: there will be no Book 9. The author may one day decide to go all Reichenbach … [Link]
Mashable » Australia won't stop drifting so it needs to fix its GPS coordinates
Unfortunately for your global positioning system (GPS), Australia just won't stay still. Being the renegade that it is, the only continent that is also a country is moving north by about 7 centimetres (2.8 inches) each year, Dan Jaksa from Geoscience Australia told the ABC. That's put the local coordinates out of whack by about 1.5 metres (4.9 feet). SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers allegedly take over airport screens to blast insults about the South China Sea
Flight information screens at two of Vietnam's major airports had to go dark last week, after hackers took over and displayed insulting messages about Vietnam in relation to its territorial claims over the South China Sea, Vietnamese state media reported. Airport authorities had to switch off the screens and sound systems at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports in Hanoi … [Link]
WIRED » Didi To Buy Uber China in Most Anticlimactic Tech Merger Ever
For those who enjoy startup carnage, it's a shame: the Chinese ride-hailing wars are officially over. The post Didi To Buy Uber China in Most Anticlimactic Tech Merger Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Britain's Scientists Are 'Freaking Out' Over Brexit
"To use a nonscientific term, the scientists in the country are freaking out," reports the Washington Post. An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes their report: The researchers worry that Britain will not replace funding it loses when it leaves the E.U., which has supplied about $1.2 billion a year to support British science, approximately 10 percent of the total spent by … [Link]
Mashable » Should trading in online gaming be considered gambling?
Online gaming is growing at an explosive pace globally, but it may soon find itself in the sights of regulators. Some elements of popular games including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) have drawn the attention of anti-gambling campaigners. In Australia, independent Senator Nick Xenophon believes such games act as a gateway to serious online gambling problems for children, leading them to spend … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake gives inspirational speech stressing diversity, honoring Muhammad Ali
On Sunday night, Justin Timberlake was the recipient of the Decade Award at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards and during his acceptance speech he talked about being inspired by diversity and Muhammad Ali. SEE ALSO: Twitter checks Justin Timberlake's privilege after his controversial BET Awards comments After receiving the award from Kobe Bryant, Timberlake gave a heartfelt speech, saying: Timberlake also … [Link]
Mashable » The fast food cake made from pizza and burgers is heaven and hell all at once
If you've always fantasised about those feasts on YouTube's EpicMealTime, making this birthday cake is something you'll aspire to. Feast your eyes on this truly abominable fast food cake, a dreamy creation put together by Milton Lai from Sydney, Australia. Well, it's dreamy until after you eat it. SEE ALSO: Taco Bell wants to put puffy Cheetos in your burrito The … [Link]
Mashable » Amount of Australians listing The Force as their religion is unnervingly large
Every five years the people of Australia are asked to stay home for the night and fill out documents on how they live their lives for the country's census. Seems fair enough. But a new problem has emerged in recent years. An alarming amount of the population have indicated that their official religion is that of George Lucas' definitely fictional Star … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of Harry Potter fans in Asia turn up for 'Cursed Child' launch, keeping the magic alive
SINGAPORE — After nearly 10 years since the last Harry Potter book, Potterheads in Asia finally get to dust off their wands and cauldrons. The highly anticipated play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which reimagines "the boy who lived" as an adult launched in bookstores across the world on Sunday morning. The book launch was timed to coincide with the … [Link]
Mashable » Uber gets ready to take the backseat to Didi Chuxing in China
Faced with massive losses in China, Uber is finally ready to take a backseat in the massive market, where it's been soundly beaten by domestic ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. As reported by Bloomberg and confirmed later by other news outlets, Uber will merge its China business with Didi, creating an entity worth a combined $35 billion. SEE ALSO: Uber's enemies unite: … [Link]
WIRED » How to Watch the 2016 Rio Olympics on All Your Devices
Your television, your computer, your phone, even your VR headset. All the deets here. The post How to Watch the 2016 Rio Olympics on All Your Devices appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » All Windows 10 Kernel Mode Drivers Must Be Digitally Signed By Microsoft
"Last year, we announced that beginning with the release of Windows 10, all new Windows 10 kernel mode drivers must be submitted to the Windows Hardware Developer Center Dashboard portal to be digitally signed by Microsoft," reads a MSDN blog post. "However, due to technical and ecosystem readiness issues, this was not enforced by Windows Code Integrity and remained only … [Link]
Mashable » Jack White sent a playing record to the edge of space
A device capable of playing a record while in flight was successfully launched to the edge of space earlier this month and now the man behind the project, rocker Jack White, is sharing the results. SEE ALSO: SpaceX lands another rocket in Florida after launching mission to space White's record label, Third Man Records, successfully launched the Icarus Craft some 94,000 … [Link]
Mashable » Dancing kakapo GIF takes over the Imgur front page; wins all the hearts
It all started with a dream. A of ensuring an endangered species was kept from extinction. That sort of mad-cap enthusiasm is what lead to the front page of Imgur being populated entirely with GIFs of New Zealand bird superstar, Sirocco the kākāpō. SEE ALSO: These photographs of New Zealand's natural wonders are seriously alluring The kākāpō looks like a well-aged … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Night Of' destroys alliances and tries to build more
The Night Of's fourth episode opens with a shot of the charred remains of Naz's prison bed. That one shot gives everything you need to know for the coming details of his increasingly complicated life. Basically, nowhere is safe. He doesn't have a single person, situation or place that is fireproof. No security. No safety. No support. The lack of a … [Link]
Mashable » Don't bore Jean-Claude Van Damme, otherwise he'll just walk out
Jean-Claude Van Damme can certainly handle a lot, as seen in his many action movies and that infamous leg split between two trucks. He can't handle boring questions, though. Van Damme walked out of an interview over satellite with Australian breakfast television show Sunrise on Thursday. "Those questions you've been asking me, the press, they've been asking me the same … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie politician commentates her own bizarre documentary via Facebook Live
It’s being called the Pauline Hanson "social media echo chamber" and it's the weirdest thing you'll see on the internet all day. The right-wing Australian politician was the subject of a less-than-flattering documentary on TV Sunday night, and it was one she decided to commentate via Facebook Live from the comfort of her creepy, dimly-lit living room. Meta and not … [Link]
WIRED » Who Did The Simpsons Endorse For President? Well, Not Trump
Ooh, a political discussion on the show's new short. I feel like a Kennedy! The post Who Did The Simpsons Endorse For President? Well, Not Trump appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The DNC and relationship drama shined on Instagram this week
The Democratic National Convention dominated the news this week, and many attendees shared sweet photos capturing the experience on Instagram. Insta was also a platform for some relationship drama – Rob Kardashian made numerous changes to his account and left us questioning everything about his relationship with fiancée Blac Chyna. Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan asked her followers to respect her privacy during … [Link]
Slashdot » Chased Off of YouTube, Leaked 'No Man's Sky' Footage Runs to Pornhub
An anonymous reader quotes Vice:I always feel a little dirty when I look at leaked footage of any kind, but rarely so much as when I brought up Pornhub yesterday to check out a video featuring the hyped space exploration game No Man's Sky… I had to go to Pornhub, as this corner of the web was the only place … [Link]
Mashable » Neil Gaiman uses Prisma art app to post selfie on Instagram
Let there be no further doubt that Prisma, the app that turns your photos into artistic masterpieces, is a hit. None other than famed author Neil Gaiman took to Instagram on Sunday to post a selfie using the app, and the result is almost as cool as a panel from one of his graphic novels. SEE ALSO: 10 amazing Prisma app … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates by drinking champagne from a shoe
A drinking tradition fresh from an Australian 19th birthday party, the "shoey" has somehow found a global stage. It's all thanks to Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo, who celebrated second place at the German Grand Prix on Sunday by drinking champagne from a shoe, a.k.a. did the "shoey" on stage. SEE ALSO: Australian 'Bachelor' contestant eats rose instead of accepting … [Link]
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